How many points is HUM worth in Scrabble?

HUM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HUM?

HUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to HUM?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHUM, HUMP. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

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HUM

8 pts

HUM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. HUM means "to sing without opening the lips or saying words".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhʌm/

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌm/

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interjection

Indicating thinking or pondering.
Example: Hmm... I just can't decide between the two.
A demand for an answer to a question.
Example: Just where were you until 2 a.m.? Hmm?

Synonyms: hnn

noun

A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
An often indistinct sound resembling human humming.
Example: They could hear a hum coming from the kitchen, and found the dishwasher on.
Busy activity, like the buzz of a beehive.

verb

To make a sound from the vocal chords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.
Example: We are humming happily along with the music.
To express by humming.
Example: The team ominously hummed “We shall overcome” as they came back onto the field after the break.
To drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly

Synonyms: bumble, bustle, buzz, croon, hustle, whir

interjection

An expression used to show contentment for something
Example: Mmm, this is a tasty pie!
An expression used to show thought or reflection
Example: Mmm, I see what you mean.
An expression used to show being muffled or not able to speak clearly, as well as "mmph".

interjection

Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation. See uh.
Example: Let’s see... um... how about this?

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to sing without opening the lips or saying words

In a sentence: "They hum."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before HUM. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

CHUM11 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after HUM. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

HUMP11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HUM, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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HUM Scrabble FAQ

Is HUM a Scrabble word?: HUM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does HUM mean?: to sing without opening the lips or saying words
How do you use HUM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hum."
How many points is HUM worth in Scrabble?: HUM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HUM?: HUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HUM?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHUM, HUMP. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

HUM

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