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ALUM

/ˈæl.əm/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

A 1/1
L 1/2
U 1/2
M 3/4

Definition of ALUM

noun

An astringent salt, usually occurring in the form of pale crystals, much used in the dyeing and tanning trade and in certain medicines, and now understood to be a double sulphate of potassium and aluminium (K2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·24H2O).

noun

Any similar double sulphate in which either or both of the potassium and aluminium is wholly or partly replaced by other univalent or tervalent cations.

verb

To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.

noun

(shortening) A past attendee or graduate (of either gender) of a college, university or other educational institution.

Synonyms of ALUM

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
9
points

Is ALUM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ALUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like ALUM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for ALUM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter alum Total
Scrabble 1113 6
WWF 1224 9

Anagrams of ALUM

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use ALUM in Word Games

ALUM is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: ALUM is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALUM to find 12 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ALUM

What does ALUM mean?
ALUM is a noun. An astringent salt, usually occurring in the form of pale crystals, much used in the dyeing and tanning trade and in certain medicines, and now understood to be a double sulphate of potassium and aluminium (K2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·24H2O).
Is ALUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALUM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALUM worth in Scrabble?
ALUM is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ALUM?
You can make 12 words from the letters in ALUM. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ALUM?
Synonyms of ALUM include: potash alum. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of ALUM?
The anagrams of ALUM (words using the exact same letters) are: MAUL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.