GUMS
/ɡʌmz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GUMS
(often in the plural) The flesh around the teeth.
To chew, especially of a toothless person or animal.
To deepen and enlarge the spaces between the teeth of (a worn saw), as with a gummer.
Any of various viscous or sticky substances that are exuded by certain plants.
Any viscous or sticky substance resembling those that are exuded by certain plants.
Chewing gum.
(sometimes with up) To apply an adhesive or gum to; to make sticky by applying a sticky substance to.
To stiffen with glue or gum.
Word Details
Is GUMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GUMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GUMS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GUMS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUMS
15 words from the letters in GUMS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GUMS in Word Games
GUMS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GUMS 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 GUMS to find 15 additional valid words.