# scour vs scrum

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scour
*verb · IPA /ˈskaʊə/ · frequency rank #30,216*
To clean, polish, or wash (something) by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.

### scrum
*noun · IPA /skɹʌm/ · frequency rank #21,057*
A tightly packed and disorderly crowd of people.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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