Is “Scum” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SCUM
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Scum

/skʌm/

noun
  1. 1.A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

    During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter.

  2. 2.A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds

    These organisms form scum in large quantities.

  3. 3.The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.

Synonyms: dross, impurities, cinder, scoriae, slag, bastard

verb
  1. 1.To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).

  2. 2.To remove (something) as scum.

  3. 3.To become covered with scum.