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Is WINDUP a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does WINDUP mean?

  1. noun

    a concluding action

  2. adjective

    operated by a mechanism

    “windup toys”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
15
Letters
6

W (4) + I (1) + N (1) + D (2) + U (1) + P (3) = 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 WINDUP

Single letters that turn WINDUP 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 WINDUP

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from WINDUP

The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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