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POSSUM

/ˈpɒsəm/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

P 3/4
O 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
U 1/2
M 3/4
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Definition of POSSUM

noun

An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas.

noun

Any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is POSSUM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: POSSUM uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for POSSUM

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

Letter possum Total
Scrabble 311113 10
WWF 411124 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in POSSUM

61 words from the letters in POSSUM

5-letter words

mopus 9/12 UK moups 9/12 UK sumps 9/12 USUKWWF musos 7/9 UK smous 7/9 UK soums 7/9 UK sumos 7/9 USUKWWF soups 7/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

mops 8/10 USUKWWF poms 8/10 USUKWWF moup 8/11 UK sump 8/11 USUKWWF umps 8/11 USUKWWF moss 6/7 USUKWWF soms 6/7 UK sops 6/7 USUKWWF mous 6/8 UK muso 6/8 UK soum 6/8 UK sumo 6/8 USUKWWF opus 6/8 USUKWWF soup 6/8 USUKWWF muss 6/8 USUKWWF sums 6/8 USUKWWF puss 6/8 USUKWWF sups 6/8 USUKWWF sous 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

mop 7/9 USUKWWF pom 7/9 USUKWWF ump 7/10 USUKWWF mos 5/6 USWWF oms 5/6 USUKWWF som 5/6 UK ops 5/6 USUKWWF sop 5/6 USUKWWF mou 5/7 UK upo 5/7 USUKWWF mus 5/7 USWWF sum 5/7 USUKWWF ums 5/7 UK pus 5/7 USUKWWF sup 5/7 USUKWWF ups 5/7 USUKWWF sos 3/3 USUKWWF ous 3/4 UK sou 3/4 USUKWWF sus 3/4 UK

2-letter words

mo 4/5 USWWF om 4/5 USUKWWF op 4/5 USWWF po 4/5 UK ms 4/5 UK ps 4/5 UK mu 4/6 USUKWWF um 4/6 USUKWWF up 4/6 USUKWWF os 2/2 USWWF so 2/2 USUKWWF ss 2/2 UK ou 2/3 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use POSSUM in Word Games

POSSUM is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, POSSUM is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble POSSUM to find 61 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About POSSUM

What does POSSUM mean?
POSSUM is a noun. An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas.
Is POSSUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, POSSUM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is POSSUM worth in Scrabble?
POSSUM is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from POSSUM?
You can make 61 words from the letters in POSSUM. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.