How many points is OAKUM worth in Scrabble?

OAKUM is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OAKUM?

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

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

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11 pts

OAKUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. OAKUM means "fibre obtained by unravelling old rope".

/ˈəʊkəm/

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊkəm/

A material, consisting of tarred fibres, used to caulk or pack joints in plumbing, masonry, and wooden shipbuilding.
The coarse portion separated from flax or hemp in hackling.

Synonyms: hards, tow

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

fibre obtained by unravelling old rope

In a sentence: "The oakum is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OAKUM. It scores 11 points.

Add one letter after OAKUM. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is OAKUM a Scrabble word?: OAKUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does OAKUM mean?: fibre obtained by unravelling old rope
How do you use OAKUM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The oakum is noted."
How many points is OAKUM worth in Scrabble?: OAKUM is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OAKUM?: OAKUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OAKUM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OAKUMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.