SCUMS

5 letters 9 Scrabble points

Definition of SCUMS

noun
  1. A layer of impurities that accumulates at the surface of a liquid (especially molten metal or water).

    "During smelting, scum rises to the surface and is then removed by the smelter."

  2. A greenish water vegetation (such as algae), usually found floating on the surface of ponds

    "These organisms form scum in large quantities."

  3. The topmost liquid layer of a cesspool or septic tank.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters S C U M S
Length 5 letters
Scrabble Score 9 points