VELLUM is a valid Scrabble word — 11 points
Yes. VELLUM is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 16 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept VELLUM?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 31 / 100
Our own measure of how useful VELLUM is to know. It scores 11 from 6 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 4.7% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for VELLUM
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
vellumsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How VELLUM scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in VELLUM, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| v | 1 | 2 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| l | 2 | 4 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 1,035 thousand.
What does VELLUM mean in Scrabble?
noun
Fine parchment made from the skin of a calf, lamb or kid, or a smooth heavy paper made to resemble it.
Vellum was the main writing surface of medieval manuscripts, prized because the skin could be scraped thin, took ink and gold leaf well and lasted for centuries. Its name comes from the Old French word for calf. Modern stationers still sell vellum-style paper for certificates, wedding invitations and book covers, valuing the creamy colour and slightly rough surface.
How VELLUM is used
Used for old manuscripts and fine stationery; the word suggests quality and age.
- The monk copied the gospel onto a leaf of vellum.
- The diploma was printed on thick cream vellum.
- Bindings of real vellum turn soft and yellow with age.
- Collectors paid a fortune for the illuminated vellum manuscript.
- She chose vellum for the invitations because of its smooth, quiet finish.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of VELLUM and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with VELLUM
1 longer words begin with VELLUM.
Shorter words from the letters in VELLUM
Common questions about VELLUM
- Is VELLUM valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts VELLUM, where it scores 16 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is VELLUM worth?
- VELLUM is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
- What does VELLUM mean?
- Fine parchment made from the skin of a calf, lamb or kid, or a smooth heavy paper made to resemble it.
- What letters can be added to VELLUM?
- VELLUM takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of VELLUM:
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