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Bum

Yes, bum is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does bum mean?

noun

  1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible only a rotter would do that
  2. a disreputable vagrant a homeless tramp
  3. person who does no work a lazy bum

verb

  1. ask for and get free; be a parasite
  2. be lazy or idle Her son is just bumming around all day

adjective

  1. of very poor quality; flimsy

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bum

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of bum

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BUM.

Frequently asked questions

Is bum a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bum is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is bum worth in Scrabble?

Bum is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bum mean?

Bum means: a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible.