DATUM
5-letter word
DATUM is a valid Scrabble word
Is DATUM Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 10 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 8 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ✅ Yes | In the official answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ✅ Yes | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DATUM Mean?
an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
DATUM Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DATUM — Word Stats
Is DATUM Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DATUM scores 8 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 8 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 8 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 10 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 8 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DATUM are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DATUM Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DATUM scores 10 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DATUM scores 10 pts in WWF vs 8 pts in Scrabble.
Is DATUM a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — DATUM is a valid Wordle answer.
It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is DATUM Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DATUM is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DATUM:
D________MD___M Is DATUM Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DATUM is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From DATUM
Shorter words hidden in DATUM's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DATUM →Anagrams of DATUM
No perfect anagrams exist for DATUM — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DATUM
Is DATUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DATUM is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DATUM in Scrabble?
DATUM scores 8 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.
Is DATUM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DATUM is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.
What does DATUM mean?
DATUM: an item of factual information derived from measurement or research
Can DATUM be used in Wordle?
Yes — DATUM is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from DATUM's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DATUM's letters. Short words like AD, AM, AT can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DATUM have any anagrams?
No. DATUM has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DATUM in the dictionary?
Yes. DATUM appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.