Is DROPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DROPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DROPS mean?
Drops is a form of DROP.
- verb
let fall to the ground
“Don't drop the dishes”
- verb
to fall vertically
“the bombs are dropping on enemy targets”
- verb
go down in value
“Stock prices dropped”
- noun
a shape that is spherical and small
“he studied the shapes of low-viscosity drops”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
D (2) + R (1) + O (1) + 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 DROPS
Single letters that turn DROPS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of DROPS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DROPS
The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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