Is LIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LIP mean?
- noun
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
- noun
(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
- noun
an impudent or insolent rejoinder
“don't give me any of your sass”
- noun
the top edge of a vessel or other container
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
3
Letters
L (1) + I (1) + P (3) = 5 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 LIP
Single letters that turn LIP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from LIP
The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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