Oakum
Yes, oakum is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does oakum mean?
noun
- loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 5 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Rare |
| Likely Wordle answer | No |
Anagrams of oakum
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters OAKUM.
Words you can make from oakum
Frequently asked questions
Is oakum a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Oakum 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 oakum worth in Scrabble?
Oakum is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does oakum mean?
Oakum means: loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships.
Could oakum be a Wordle answer?
Oakum is not on our list of likely Wordle answers, but it may still be accepted as a guess.