Dumb
4 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Unable to speak or showing lack of intelligence.
“He felt dumb for forgetting his keys again.”
Pronunciation
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/dʌm/
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Contains U and B, tests less common letters.
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Worth 9 points with valuable B and M.
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