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Is PHLEGMS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PHLEGMS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PHLEGMS mean?

Phlegms is a form of PHLEGM.

  1. noun

    apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions

  2. noun

    expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

  3. noun

    inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy

    “the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
7

P (3) + H (4) + L (1) + E (1) + G (2) + M (3) + S (1) = 15 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for PHLEGMS

PHLEGMS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from PHLEGMS

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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