How many points is DROPS worth in Scrabble?

DROPS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DROPS?

DROPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to DROPS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DROPSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DROPS

8 pts

DROPS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. DROPS is a verb form of drop. DROP means "to fall in drops (globules)".

Meaning & examples

/dɹɒps/

Pronunciation: /dɹɑps/

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noun

A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape via surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
Example: Put three drops of oil into the mixture.
A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.
Example: asked for just a drop more tea; she was thirsty and there wasn't a drop of water to be found
(now especially with "the") Alcoholic spirits in general.
Example: It doesn't matter where you're from; anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine.

verb

To fall in droplets (of a liquid).
To drip (a liquid).
Example: The equipment shows how much the glacier has moved and the amount it dropped in height over the summer.
Generally, to fall (straight down).
Example: A single shot was fired and the bird dropped from the sky.

Synonyms: drop off

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DROPS is a verb form of drop. DROP means "to fall in drops (globules)".

In a sentence: "They drops."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DROP7 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DROPS. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

DROPSY12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DROPS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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DROPS Scrabble FAQ

Is DROPS a Scrabble word?: DROPS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does DROPS mean?: DROPS is a verb form of drop. DROP means "to fall in drops (globules)".
How do you use DROPS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They drops."
How many points is DROPS worth in Scrabble?: DROPS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DROPS?: DROPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DROPS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DROPSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

DROPS

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

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DROPS Scrabble FAQ

Meaning & examples

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