With RUMS

16 words · highest scoring is humdrums at 16 points

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About 8 Letter Words With RUMS

There are 16 eight letter words containing RUMS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is humdrums at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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8 Letter Words With RUMS at a Glance

Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With RUMS

  • humdrums16
  • lythrums16
  • chetrums15
  • fulcrums15
  • decorums13
  • centrums12
  • doldrums12
  • labarums12

8 Letter Words With RUMS Defined

chetrumsNoun · 15 points
a monetary unit of Bhutan, equal to one hundredth of a ngultrum
centrumsNoun · 12 points
the solid central part of a vertebra, to which the arches and processes are attached
eardrumsNoun · 11 points
the membrane of the middle ear, which vibrates in response to sound waves; the tympanic membrane
nostrumsNoun · 10 points
a medicine prepared by an unqualified person, especially one that is not considered effective
rostrumsNoun · 10 points
a raised platform on which a person stands to make a public speech, receive an award or medal, play music, or conduct an orchestra

8 Letter Words With RUMS: Questions

How many eight letter words containing RUMS are there?

There are 16 eight letter words containing RUMS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing RUMS?

HUMDRUMS is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words containing RUMS?

CENTRUMS, FULCRUMS, NOSTRUMS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing RUMS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words containing RUMS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.