SLUM
/slʌm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SLUM
A dilapidated neighborhood where many people live in a state of poverty.
Inexpensive trinkets awarded as prizes in a carnival game.
To visit a neighborhood of a status below one's own.
Slumgullion; a meat-based stew
Word Details
Is SLUM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SLUM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SLUM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | l | u | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SLUM
11 words from the letters in SLUM
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SLUM in Word Games
SLUM is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SLUM 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 SLUM to find 11 additional valid words.