CHUMS
/tʃʌmz/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CHUMS
A friend; a pal.
"I ran into an old chum from school the other day."
A roommate, especially in a college or university.
To share rooms with someone; to live together.
To lodge (somebody) with another person or people.
To make friends; to socialize.
To cast chum into the water to attract fish.
A coarse mould for holding the clay while being worked on a whirler, lathe or manually.
Examples of CHUMS in a Sentence
- "I ran into an old chum from school the other day."
Word Details
Is CHUMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHUMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CHUMS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CHUMS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | u | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHUMS
22 words from the letters in CHUMS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use CHUMS in Word Games
CHUMS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, CHUMS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHUMS to find 22 additional valid words.