1noun
a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
01 Word definition
sum
3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants
Is SUM a word?
Yes. SUM is a 3-letter noun. a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-U-MHow do you spell SUM?
SUM contains 3 letters, begins with S, and ends with M.
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2noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
“the gist of the prosecutor's argument”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗amounttotalkernelsubstancecorecentercentreessence
02 Letter breakdown
How is SUM spelled?
S1U2M3
03 Word-game status
Can you play SUM?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 5 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 7 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About SUM.
How do you spell SUM?
SUM is spelled S-U-M. It contains 3 letters.