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A 1 L 1 U 1 M 3

ALUM

/ˈæl.əm/

6
Scrabble points
4
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

An astringent salt, usually occurring in the form of pale crystals, much used in the dyeing and tanning trade and in certain medicines, and now understood to be a double sulphate of potassium and aluminium (K2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·24H2O).

Letter values

A = 1, L = 1, U = 1, M = 3

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Is ALUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALUM is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 6 points.
How many points is ALUM worth?
ALUM is worth 6 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does ALUM mean?
An astringent salt, usually occurring in the form of pale crystals, much used in the dyeing and tanning trade and in certain medicines, and now understood to be a double sulphate of potassium and aluminium (K2SO4·Al2(SO4)3·24H2O).