How many points is DATUM worth in Scrabble?

DATUM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DATUM?

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

Can you add a letter to DATUM?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DATUMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DATUM

8 pts

DATUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. DATUM means "single piece of information in the form of a fact or statistic".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdeɪtəm/

noun

(plural: data) A measurement of something on a scale understood by both the recorder (a person or device) and the reader (another person or device). The scale is arbitrarily defined, such as from 1 to 10 by ones, 1 to 100 by 0.1, or simply true or false, on or off, yes, no, or maybe, etc.
(plural: data) A fact known from direct observation.
(plural: data) A premise from which conclusions are drawn.

verb

To provide missing data points by using a mathematical model to extrapolate values that are outside the range of a measuring device.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

single piece of information in the form of a fact or statistic

In a sentence: "The datum is noted."

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Back hooks

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DATUMS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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DATUM Scrabble FAQ

Is DATUM a Scrabble word?: DATUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does DATUM mean?: single piece of information in the form of a fact or statistic
How do you use DATUM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The datum is noted."
How many points is DATUM worth in Scrabble?: DATUM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DATUM?: DATUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DATUM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DATUMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.