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sum

noun · verb

Sum can refer to a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers, the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience, or a quantity of money. As a verb, sum can mean to be a summary of or determine the sum of.

8 meanings3 lettersScrabble 5

Length

3

Scrabble

5

WWF

7

Starts

SU

Ends

SUM

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “SUM” Mean?

sum has 8 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

6 senses
1

a quantity of money

he borrowed a large sum

the amount he had in cash was insufficient

Synonyms

2

a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers

Synonyms

3

the final aggregate

the sum of all our troubles did not equal the misery they suffered

Synonyms

4

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

the gist of the prosecutor's argument

the heart and soul of the Republican Party

the nub of the story

5

the whole amount

6

a set containing all and only the members of two or more given sets

let C be the union of the sets A and B

Synonyms

Verb

2 senses
1

be a summary of

The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper

2

determine the sum of

Add all the people in this town to those of the neighboring town

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Vowels

1

Consonants

2

Word Intelligence

Explore the word sum with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

a quantity of money

Length

3 letters

Starts With

S

Ends With

M

Vowels

1

Consonants

2

Letters

S, U, M

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

s
u
m

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for sum.

SUM is a 3-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 5.
It starts with S and ends with M.
It contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 33%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABC.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using sum in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★☆☆☆

SUM has a Scrabble score of 5. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

SUM is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

SUM can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 3-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

SUM uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside sum.

Unique Letters

3

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

M

Letter Pattern

ABC

CV Pattern

CVC

Vowel Share

33%

Consonant Share

67%

Bigrams

SU, UM

Trigrams

SUM

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for sum.

SUM is a 3-letter short fill.
It starts with S and ends with M, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 3 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 5, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with S and ends with M, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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