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Is UPHELD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UPHELD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UPHELD mean?

Upheld is a form of UPHOLD.

  1. verb

    keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

    “preserve the peace in the family”

  2. verb

    stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals

  3. verb

    support against an opponent

    “The appellate court upheld the verdict”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
14
Letters
6

U (1) + P (3) + H (4) + E (1) + L (1) + D (2) = 12 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 UPHELD

UPHELD has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from UPHELD

The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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