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Is UP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 4 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UP mean?

  1. adverb

    spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

    “look up!”

  2. adjective

    being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

    “the anchor is up”

  3. adjective

    out of bed

    “are they astir yet?”

  4. verb

    raise

    “up the ante”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

4

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

2

Letters

U (1) + P (3) = 4 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 UP

Single letters that turn UP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks7

Back hooks2

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