ALUMS
/ˈa.ləmz/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ALUMS
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).
- Any similar double sulphate in which either or both of the potassium and aluminium is wholly or partly replaced by other univalent or tervalent cations.
noun
- (shortening) A past attendee or graduate (of either gender) of a college, university or other educational institution.
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Anagrams of ALUMS
mauls7
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About the word ALUMS
Is "ALUMS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ALUMS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ALUMS" worth?
In Scrabble, "ALUMS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "ALUMS" 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).
What are the anagrams of "ALUMS"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as ALUMS: MAULS.