How many points is RESUME worth in Scrabble?

RESUME is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RESUME?

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

Can you add a letter to RESUME?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RESUME

8 pts

RESUME is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. RESUME means "begin again".

Meaning & examples

/ɹəˈzjuːm/

Pronunciation: /ɹəˈzjuːm/

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Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈzjuːm/

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verb

To take back possession of (something).
To summarise.
To start (something) again that has been stopped or paused from the point at which it was stopped or paused; continue, carry on.
Example: We will resume this discussion tomorrow at nine.

Antonyms: suspend

noun

A summary or synopsis.
A summary or account of education and employment experiences and qualifications, a curriculum vitae (often for presentation to a potential future employer when applying for a job).

Synonyms: CV, curriculum vitae, précis

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

begin again

In a sentence: "They resume."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of RESUME. It scores 8 points.

Front hooks

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

PRESUME11 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

RESUME Scrabble FAQ

Is RESUME a Scrabble word?: RESUME is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does RESUME mean?: begin again
How do you use RESUME in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They resume."
How many points is RESUME worth in Scrabble?: RESUME is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RESUME?: RESUME is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RESUME?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRESUME, RESUMED, RESUMER, RESUMES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.