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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. DIM is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (3 letters, 6 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: verb
make dim by comparison or conceal
blur, slur, blind, dip, subdued, dimmed, dense, dull, dumb, obtuse, slow, faint, shadowy, vague, wispy, black
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
DIM scores 6 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: D×1, I×1, M×1
DIM is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with D, ends with M, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "DIM — make dim by comparison or conceal" (6 Scrabble points).
DIM is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is DIM a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DIM (verb): become vague or indistinct; "The distinction between the two theories blurred". Additional senses: make dim by comparison or conceal; make dim or lusterless; "Time had dimmed the silver"; become dim or lusterless; "the lights dimmed and the curtain rose".
In standard Scrabble scoring, DIM totals 6 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. DIM relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
DIM is 3 letters long, begins with D, ends with M, and sorts to the alphagram DIM. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 2 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 3-letter entries, DIM ranks by raw score (6 points). Anagram alternatives include MID — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QQV, XXX, XYZ, SQQ; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DIM carries 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on D or M are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with M to rehearse parallel sets.
DIM is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with D, ends with M, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 3-letter entries like DIM frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DIM contains D, I, M helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d?m to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DIM include DI, IM — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, I, M. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble dim directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 6 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat DIM as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DIM — make dim by comparison or conceal" (6 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.