LUMP
/lʌmp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LUMP
Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound or mass of no particular shape.
"Stir the gravy until there are no more lumps."
A group, set, or unit.
"The money arrived all at once as one big lump sum payment."
A small, shaped mass of sugar, typically about a teaspoonful.
"Do you want one lump or two with your coffee?"
To treat as a single unit; to group together in a casual or chaotic manner (as if forming an ill-defined lump of the items).
"People tend to lump turtles and tortoises together, when in fact they are different creatures."
To bear a heavy or awkward burden; to carry something unwieldy from one place to another.
To hit or strike (a person).
Examples of LUMP in a Sentence
- "Stir the gravy until there are no more lumps."
- "The money arrived all at once as one big lump sum payment."
- "Do you want one lump or two with your coffee?"
- "People tend to lump turtles and tortoises together, when in fact they are different creatures."
Word Details
Is LUMP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LUMP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LUMP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LUMP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | u | m | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LUMP
8 words from the letters in LUMP
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LUMP in Word Games
LUMP is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LUMP 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 LUMP to find 8 additional valid words.