four-letter word · 9 points
Is DUMP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DUMP is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “throw away as refuse”.
Quick answer
Is DUMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DUMP is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 4
- Scrabble
- 9 pts
- Words With Friends
- 12 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
DUMP meaning and definition
DUMP has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
DUMP as a verb
- Throw away as refuse.
- Sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly.
DUMP as a noun
- A coarse term for defecation.
- A piece of land where waste materials are dumped.
DUMP Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
DUMP scores 9 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| D | 2 | 2 |
| U | 1 | 2 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 9 | 12 |
DUMP on premium squares
On a double word square DUMP scores 18 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 27. 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 DUMP
No other word uses exactly the letters in DUMP.
Unscramble DUMP: 7 words from its letters
The letters D, U, M, P make 7 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first.
Words like DUMP
One-letter changes to DUMP, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in DUMP
Add one letter to DUMP
- dumpy13
- dumps10
Remove one letter from DUMP
- ump7
- dup6
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DUMP word facts
DUMP is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (U) and 3 consonants. It starts with D and ends with P. By corpus frequency, DUMP is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
Holding the letters D, U, M, P 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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DUMP Scrabble word FAQ
Is DUMP a Scrabble word?
Yes. DUMP is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does DUMP mean?
DUMP is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “throw away as refuse”.
How many points is DUMP worth in Scrabble?
DUMP is worth 9 points in Scrabble: D (2) + U (1) + M (3) + P (3). On a double word square it scores 18, and on a triple word square 27.
How many points is DUMP in Words With Friends?
DUMP is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does DUMP have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in DUMP, but 7 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in DUMP?
You can make 7 shorter words from the letters in DUMP, including UP, MUD, MU and PUD.
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