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5-Letter Words Starting With RUM

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With RUM

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words Starting With RUM 11 words

How common is RUM at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 11 five-letter words that start with RUM. They average 8.9 points, the best is RUMMY (12 points) and 27.3% end in Y.

Total words
11
Average Scrabble score
8.9
out of 12 max
Everyday words
18%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
Y
27.3% of words

Most common last letters

  • y 27.3%
  • o 18.2%
  • s 18.2%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with RUM

r 1u 1m 3m 3y 4

R 1 + U 1 + M 3 + M 3 + Y 4 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

rummy

  1. nouna chronic drinker
  2. nouna card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
  3. adjectivebeyond or deviating from the usual or expected“a curious hybrid accent”
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How many five-letter words that start with RUM are there?

There are 11 five-letter words that start with RUM in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with RUM?

RUMMY is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are RUMPY (12), RUMLY (10), RUMPS (9).

What are some common five-letter words that start with RUM?

Everyday examples include RUMMY, RUMPS, RUMBA. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with RUM score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include RUMPY (12), RUMLY (10), RUMBO (9), RUMPO (9). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.