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Is TYMPANUM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TYMPANUM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TYMPANUM mean?

  1. noun

    the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear

  2. noun

    the membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound

  3. noun

    a large hemispherical brass or copper percussion instrument with a drumhead that can be tuned by adjusting the tension on it

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

8

Letters

T (1) + Y (4) + M (3) + P (3) + A (1) + N (1) + U (1) + M (3) = 17 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 TYMPANUM

Single letters that turn TYMPANUM 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 TYMPANUM

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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