How many points is UM worth in Scrabble?

UM is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UM?

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

Can you add a letter to UM?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUM, CUM, DUM, GUM, HUM, LUM, MUM, RUM, SUM, TUM, VUM, YUM, UMM, UMP. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

UM

4 pts

UM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. UM means "to hesitate or pause in speaking".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to hesitate or pause in speaking

In a sentence: "They um."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of UM. It scores 4 points.

Word forms

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after UM. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Letter Values

= 4

UM Scrabble FAQ

Is UM a Scrabble word?: UM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does UM mean?: to hesitate or pause in speaking
How do you use UM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They um."
How many points is UM worth in Scrabble?: UM is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UM?: UM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UM?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUM, CUM, DUM, GUM, HUM, LUM, MUM, RUM, SUM, TUM, VUM, YUM, UMM, UMP. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.