RUM
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɹʌm//
noun
- (uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses."The Royal Navy used to issue a rum ration to sailors."
- (uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses."Jake tossed down three rums."
- (uncountable) A distilled spirit derived from fermented cane sugar and molasses."Bundaberg is one of my favourite rums."
- (obsolete, slang) A strange person or thing.
adj
- (obsolete) Fine, excellent, valuable."having a rum time"
- (UK, informal, dated) Strange, peculiar."a rum idea; a rum fellow"
noun
- (British, colloquial, dated) Any odd person or thing.
noun
- (rare) The card game rummy.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'RUM'?
The word RUM is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
R1
U1
M3
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'RUM'?
The word RUM is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
R1
U2
M4
Total: 7 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.