Is AMPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, AMPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does AMPS mean?
Amps is a form of AMP.
- noun
the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
“a typical household circuit carries 15 to 50 amps”
- noun
a nucleotide found in muscle cells and important in metabolism; reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
4
Letters
A (1) + M (3) + P (3) + S (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for AMPS
Single letters that turn AMPS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of AMPS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from AMPS
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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