How many points is STRUMS worth in Scrabble?

STRUMS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STRUMS?

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

Can you add a letter to STRUMS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

STRUMS

8 pts

STRUMS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. STRUMS is a verb form of strum. STRUM means "play (a guitar, etc) by sweeping the thumb across the strings".

Meaning & examples

verb

To play (a guitar or other stringed instrument) using various strings simultaneously.

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

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

STRUMS is a verb form of strum. STRUM means "play (a guitar, etc) by sweeping the thumb across the strings".

In a sentence: "They strums."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

STRUM7 pts

Front hooks

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

ESTRUMS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

STRUMS Scrabble FAQ

Is STRUMS a Scrabble word?: STRUMS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does STRUMS mean?: STRUMS is a verb form of strum. STRUM means "play (a guitar, etc) by sweeping the thumb across the strings".
How do you use STRUMS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They strums."
How many points is STRUMS worth in Scrabble?: STRUMS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STRUMS?: STRUMS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STRUMS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESTRUMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.