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OPOSSUM

/əˈpɒsəm/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

O 1/1
P 3/4
O 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
U 1/2
M 3/4

Definition of OPOSSUM

noun

Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.

Synonyms of OPOSSUM

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is OPOSSUM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OPOSSUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OPOSSUM earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for OPOSSUM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter opossum Total
Scrabble 1311113 11
WWF 1411124 14

How to Use OPOSSUM in Word Games

OPOSSUM is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since OPOSSUM uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OPOSSUM to find 79 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OPOSSUM

What does OPOSSUM mean?
OPOSSUM is a noun. Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. The common species of the United States is Didelphis virginiana.
Is OPOSSUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPOSSUM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OPOSSUM worth in Scrabble?
OPOSSUM is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OPOSSUM?
You can make 79 words from the letters in OPOSSUM. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OPOSSUM?
Synonyms of OPOSSUM include: possum. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.