Is HICCUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HICCUP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does HICCUP mean?
- noun
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
“how do you cure the hiccups?”
- verb
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
“When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
15
Scrabble
18
Words With Friends
6
Letters
H (4) + I (1) + C (3) + C (3) + U (1) + P (3) = 15 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 HICCUP
Single letters that turn HICCUP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from HICCUP
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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