OPOSSUM
7-letter word
OPOSSUM is a valid Scrabble word
Is OPOSSUM Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — OPOSSUM has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | 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 | ❌ No | 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 OPOSSUM Mean?
small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
OPOSSUM Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
OPOSSUM — Word Stats
Is OPOSSUM Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — OPOSSUM scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in OPOSSUM are P (3 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is OPOSSUM Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — OPOSSUM scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why OPOSSUM scores 14 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is OPOSSUM a Wordle Word?
❌ No — OPOSSUM cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OPOSSUM has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from OPOSSUM's letters: MOPUS · MOSSO · SMOOS · SMOUS · SOUPS · SPOOM
Is OPOSSUM Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — OPOSSUM 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 (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for OPOSSUM:
O____________MO_____M Is OPOSSUM Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — OPOSSUM 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
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within OPOSSUM's letters.
Words You Can Make From OPOSSUM
Shorter words hidden in OPOSSUM's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within OPOSSUM →Anagrams of OPOSSUM
No perfect anagrams exist for OPOSSUM — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About OPOSSUM
Is OPOSSUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. OPOSSUM is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is OPOSSUM in Scrabble?
OPOSSUM scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is OPOSSUM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. OPOSSUM is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does OPOSSUM mean?
OPOSSUM: small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails
Can OPOSSUM be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. OPOSSUM has 7 letters.
What words can you make from OPOSSUM's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from OPOSSUM's letters. Short words like MO, MP, MS can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does OPOSSUM have any anagrams?
No. OPOSSUM has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is OPOSSUM in the dictionary?
Yes. OPOSSUM appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.