01 Word definition

mum

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is MUM a word?

Yes. MUM is a 3-letter noun. informal terms for a mother Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell MUM?

M-U-M

MUM contains 3 letters, begins with M, and ends with M.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. informal terms for a mother

2adjective

  1. failing to speak or communicate etc. when expected to

    the witness remained silent
Synonyms
mamamamammamommommamommysilent
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends10points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is MUM spelled?

M1U2M3
Starts withMUMFirst 3 letters
Ends withMUMLast 3 letters
Unique letters2Repeats M
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play MUM?

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About MUM.

How do you spell MUM?

MUM is spelled M-U-M. It contains 3 letters.