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Hum

Yes, hum is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does hum mean?

noun

  1. the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity they manifested all the busyness of a pack of beavers
  2. a humming noise the hum of distant traffic

verb

  1. sing with closed lips She hummed a melody
  2. be noisy with activity This office is buzzing with activity
  3. sound with a monotonous hum

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for hum

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of hum

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters HUM.

Frequently asked questions

Is hum a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Hum 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 hum worth in Scrabble?

Hum is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does hum mean?

Hum means: the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity.