Is UM a Scrabble word?
Yes. UM is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 6 in Words With Friends.
Meaning Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation.
Interjection 4 meanings
Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation.
“Um, I don’t know.”
Dated spelling of mmm.
An expression to forcefully call attention to something wrong.
“Um, excuse me!”
An expression of shocked disapproval used by a child who witnesses forbidden behavior.
Verb 1 meaning
To make the um sound to express uncertainty or hesitancy.
Noun 1 meaning
An occurrence of the interjection "um".
Etymology
Onomatopoeic.
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UM at a glance
UM has 2 letters and scores 4 points in Scrabble (U 1 + M 3) and 6 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #5,749 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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