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Is UPPER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, UPPER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UPPER mean?

  1. adjective

    the topmost one of two

  2. adjective

    higher in place or position

    “the upper bunk”

  3. noun

    the higher of two berths

  4. noun

    piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot

    “Uppers come in many styles”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

5

Letters

U (1) + P (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 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 UPPER

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks1

Words you can make from UPPER

The 15 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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