Definition of SUM
SUM is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.
Word Details
Is SUM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SUM are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SUM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUM
6 words from the letters in SUM
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SUM in Word Games
SUM is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SUM 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 SUM to find 6 additional valid words.