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PLUMB

/plʌm/

5-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 16 Words With Friends points

P 3
L 1
U 1
M 3
B 3

Meaning of PLUMB

noun
  1. A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.
  2. A weight on the end of a long line, used by sailors to determine the depth of water.
verb
  1. To determine the depth, generally of a liquid; to sound.
  2. To attach to a water supply and drain.
adjective
  1. Truly vertical, as indicated by a plumb line.
  2. Describing an LBW where the batsman is hit on the pads directly in front of his wicket and should be given out.
adverb
  1. In a vertical direction; perpendicularly.
  2. Squarely, directly; completely.
    "It hit him plumb in the middle of his face."
noun
  1. The fruit and its tree.
  2. Extended senses.
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About the word PLUMB

Is "PLUMB" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PLUMB" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PLUMB" worth?

In Scrabble, "PLUMB" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 16 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "PLUMB" mean?

A little mass of lead, or the like, attached to a line, and used by builders, etc., to indicate a vertical direction.

Does "PLUMB" have any anagrams?

No, "PLUMB" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.