ALUM
/ˈæl.əm/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ALUM
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).
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.
To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.
(shortening) A past attendee or graduate (of either gender) of a college, university or other educational institution.
Word Details
Is ALUM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | l | u | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALUM
12 words from the letters in ALUM
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.