How many points is VACUUM worth in Scrabble?

VACUUM is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VACUUM?

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

Can you add a letter to VACUUM?

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

Scrabble

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VACUUM

13 pts

VACUUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. VACUUM means "empty space from which all or most air or gas has been removed".

Meaning & examples

/ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/

Pronunciation: /ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/

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noun

A region of space that contains no matter.
(plural only "vacuums") A vacuum cleaner.
The condition of rarefaction, or reduction of pressure below that of the atmosphere, in a vessel, such as the condenser of a steam engine, which is nearly exhausted of air or steam, etc.
Example: a vacuum of 26 inches of mercury, or 13 pounds per square inch

Synonyms: vacancy, void, hoover

Antonyms: plenum

verb

To clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.
To use a vacuum cleaner.
To optimise a database or database table by physically removing deleted tuples.

Synonyms: hoover, hoovering

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

empty space from which all or most air or gas has been removed

In a sentence: "The vacuum is noted."

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Back hooks

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VACUUMS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

VACUUM Scrabble FAQ

Is VACUUM a Scrabble word?: VACUUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does VACUUM mean?: empty space from which all or most air or gas has been removed
How do you use VACUUM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The vacuum is noted."
How many points is VACUUM worth in Scrabble?: VACUUM is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VACUUM?: VACUUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to VACUUM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes VACUUMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.