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Is KINGCUP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, KINGCUP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does KINGCUP mean?

  1. noun

    swamp plant of Europe and North America having bright yellow flowers resembling buttercups

  2. noun

    any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

7

Letters

K (5) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) + C (3) + U (1) + P (3) = 16 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 KINGCUP

Single letters that turn KINGCUP 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

Words you can make from KINGCUP

The 41 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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