Is UPTURN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UPTURN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does UPTURN mean?
- noun
an upward movement or trend as in business activity
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
U (1) + P (3) + T (1) + U (1) + R (1) + N (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 UPTURN
Single letters that turn UPTURN 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 UPTURN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from UPTURN
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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