Is TRUMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TRUMP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TRUMP mean?
- noun
a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
“the ace of trumps is a sure winner”
- noun
(card games) the suit that has been declared to rank above all other suits for the duration of the hand
“clubs were declared trumps”
- noun
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves
- verb
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + R (1) + U (1) + M (3) + P (3) = 9 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 TRUMP
Single letters that turn TRUMP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from TRUMP
The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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