Definition of GUMMOUS

gummous

Adj

  • gum-like, or composed of gum; gummy
  • Of or pertaining to a gumma.

Adjective

  • Resembling or characterized by gum; sticky or viscid.

Examples

  • The board became gummous with low-scoring words, making high plays difficult.

Origin / Etymology

Latin gummosus; compare French gommeux.

Scrabble Score: 12

gummous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gummous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gummous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

gummous: valid Words With Friends Word