Definition of LUM
noun
A chimney.
noun
A ventilating chimney over the shaft of a mine.
noun
A woody valley.
Word Details
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
8
points
Is LUM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts
Words With Friends — 8 pts
Tip: Short words like LUM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LUM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | u | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LUM
3 words from the letters in LUM
2-letter words
How to Use LUM in Word Games
LUM is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LUM is only 3 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 LUM to find 3 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LUM
What does LUM mean?
LUM is a noun. A chimney.
Is LUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LUM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LUM worth in Scrabble?
LUM is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LUM?
You can make 3 words from the letters in LUM. The longest sub-words are 2 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.