Definition of oakums

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • oakums is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • oakums is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • oakums is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of oakums


  • loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships (noun)

See definition of oakums in Merriam Webster