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Is UPSTART a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does UPSTART mean?

  1. noun

    an arrogant or presumptuous person

  2. noun

    a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class

  3. noun

    a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright

  4. adjective

    characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

7

Letters

U (1) + P (3) + S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + R (1) + T (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 UPSTART

Single letters that turn UPSTART 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 hooks1

Anagrams of UPSTART

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from UPSTART

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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