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Is PUPA a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, PUPA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does PUPA mean?

  1. noun

    an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

4

Letters

P (3) + U (1) + P (3) + A (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 PUPA

Single letters that turn PUPA 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 hooks3

Words you can make from PUPA

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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