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Is SLUMP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SLUMP is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “assume a drooping posture or carriage”.
Quick answer
Is SLUMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. SLUMP is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: LUMPS, PLUMS.
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- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 9 pts
- Words With Friends
- 13 pts
- Anagrams
- 2
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
SLUMP meaning and definition
SLUMP has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
SLUMP as a verb
- Assume a drooping posture or carriage.
- Fall or sink heavily.
- Fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly.
SLUMP as a noun
- A noticeable deterioration in performance or quality.
SLUMP Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
SLUMP scores 9 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| U | 1 | 2 |
| M | 3 | 4 |
| P | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 9 | 13 |
SLUMP on premium squares
On a double word square SLUMP 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 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Rearranging the letters of SLUMP
2 words use exactly the same 5 letters as SLUMP. See all anagrams of SLUMP.
- lumps9
- plums9
Unscramble SLUMP: 22 words from its letters
The letters S, L, U, M, P make 22 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.
Words like SLUMP
One-letter changes to SLUMP, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in SLUMP
Add one letter to SLUMP
- shlump13
- slumps10
- slumpy13
Remove one letter from SLUMP
- lump8
- slum6
- sump8
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SLUMP word facts
SLUMP is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (U) and 4 consonants. It starts with S and ends with P. By corpus frequency, SLUMP is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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SLUMP Scrabble word FAQ
Is SLUMP a Scrabble word?
Yes. SLUMP is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does SLUMP mean?
SLUMP is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “assume a drooping posture or carriage”.
How many points is SLUMP worth in Scrabble?
SLUMP is worth 9 points in Scrabble: S (1) + L (1) + 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 SLUMP in Words With Friends?
SLUMP is worth 13 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of SLUMP?
SLUMP has 2 anagrams: LUMPS, PLUMS. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in SLUMP?
You can make 22 shorter words from the letters in SLUMP, including UP, LUMP, SUM and PLUM.
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