Sum
/sʌm/
Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:7 pts3 letters
Definition of Sum
noun
- A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
"The sum of 3 and 4 is 7."
- (often plural) An arithmetic computation, especially one posed to a student as an exercise (not necessarily limited to addition).
"We're learning about division, and the sums are tricky."
- A quantity of money.
"a tidy sum"
- A summary; the principal points or thoughts when viewed together; the amount; the substance; compendium.
"This is the sum and substance of his objections."
- A central idea or point; gist.
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Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Sum"
Sum is a 3-letter word that scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "sum" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Sum" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "sum" is a low-scoring word.