Is “Scum” a Scrabble word?
Yes
SCUM
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Scum
/skʌm/
noun
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.A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds
“These organisms form scum in large quantities.”
3.The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.
Synonyms: dross, impurities, cinder, scoriae, slag, bastard
verb
1.To remove the layer of scum from (a liquid etc.).
2.To remove (something) as scum.
3.To become covered with scum.