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6 Letter Words That Start With PUM

There are 6+ six letter words beginning with PUM in our English dictionary. Every six-letter PUM word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with PUM.

Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With PUM

pumelo 10
pumice 12
pumies 10
pummel 12
pumped 13
pumper 12

All 6-Letter Words Starting With PUM (5 words)

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How Common is PUM as a Start 6 Letter word?

There are 6 6-letter words starting with PUM in English. The average Scrabble score here is 11.5, with -D endings dominating (17% of them).

Total Words
6
Avg Scrabble Score
11.5
Most Common Ending (17%)
D
Top Vowel Pairs
IE

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6 Letter Words beginning with PUM are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 6 Letter Words with PUM.

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Highest-Scoring 6-Letter PUM-Words in Scrabble

pumped 13
pumice 12
pumper 12
pummel 12
pumelo 10
pumies 10

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with PUM?

13 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with PUM is pumped with a total of 13 points.

P 3
U 1
M 3
P 3
E 1
D 2
adjective 1. (of an inflatable object) filled up with air, especially by using a pump
adjective 2. (of milk) drawn from the breast using a breast pump, typically in order to feed a baby by means of a bottle
adjective 3. very enthusiastic or excited
verb 1. force (liquid, gas, etc.) to move by or as if by means of a pump
Synonyms:
forcedrivepushsendtransportraiseinject
verb 2. fill (something such as a tyre or balloon) with liquid or gas using a pump
Synonyms:
inflateblow up
verb 3. move vigorously up and down
verb 4. try to elicit information from (someone) by persistent questioning
Synonyms:
askquestion (persistently/intensely)quizinterrogateprobeput questions tosound outcross-examinecatechize

FAQ 6 Letter Words That Start With PUM

  • How many 6 letter words starting with PUM are in the English dictionary?

    There are 6 6-letter words in the English dictionary that start with PUM. The average Scrabble score across them is 11.5.

  • Are there any rare 6 letter words starting with PUM worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 6-letter words like "pumelo", "pumice", "pumper", "pummel" start with PUM and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "pumice" is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 6 letter words starting with PUM?

    Everyday 6-letter words starting with PUM include "pumelo", "pumice", "pumies", "pummel", "pumped".