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POSSUM

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Possum.

Possum - as a noun

Nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern north america to northern south america

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opossum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
marsupialpouched mammal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Small furry australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opossumphalanger
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
marsupialpouched mammal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I saw a possum running across my backyard last night."
"The possum played dead when it felt threatened."
"My dog chased a possum up a tree."
"The possum's fur was gray and white."
"A possum is often mistaken for a large rat."
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Word Game Points

Is POSSUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, possum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSSUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is POSSUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, possum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSSUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is POSSUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, possum is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSSUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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