MUM
/mʌm/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, interjection
Definition of MUM
Mother.
Ma'am; a term of respect for an older woman.
A chrysanthemum.
Silence
To act in a pantomime or dumb show.
Silent.
Secret.
Stop speaking!, stop talking!, hush!
Word Details
Is MUM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MUM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MUM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | u | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MUM
4 words from the letters in MUM
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MUM in Word Games
MUM is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MUM 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 MUM to find 4 additional valid words.