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Is DRUM a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DRUM is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end”.

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Is DRUM a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DRUM is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
4
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
100th percentile

DRUM meaning and definition

DRUM has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

DRUM as a noun

  1. A musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end.
  2. The sound of a drum.

DRUM as a verb

  1. Make a rhythmic sound.
  2. Play a percussion instrument.

DRUM Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DRUM scores 7 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
R11
U12
M34
Total79

DRUM on premium squares

On a double word square DRUM scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting M on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of DRUM

No other word uses exactly the letters in DRUM.

Shorter words hiding in DRUM

The letters D, R, U, M make 7 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DRUM: all 7 words.

  • mud6
  • rum5
  • mu4
  • ur2
  • urd4
  • rud4
  • um4

Words like DRUM

One-letter changes to DRUM, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in DRUM

  • drug6
  • arum6
  • dram7
  • drub7
  • doum7
  • grum7

Add one letter to DRUM

  • durum8
  • drums8

Remove one letter from DRUM

  • rum5

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DRUM word facts

DRUM is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (U) and 3 consonants. It starts with D and ends with M. By corpus frequency, DRUM is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters D, R, U, M on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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DRUM Scrabble word FAQ

Is DRUM a Scrabble word?

Yes. DRUM is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DRUM mean?

DRUM is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end”.

How many points is DRUM worth in Scrabble?

DRUM is worth 7 points in Scrabble: D (2) + R (1) + U (1) + M (3). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is DRUM in Words With Friends?

DRUM is worth 9 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does DRUM have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in DRUM, but 7 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in DRUM?

You can make 7 shorter words from the letters in DRUM, including MUD, RUM, MU and UR.

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