How many points is HICCUP worth in Scrabble?

HICCUP is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HICCUP?

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

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

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15 pts

HICCUP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. HICCUP means "to make a peculiar-sounding, spasmodic inhalation".

/ˈhɪkəp/

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪkəp/

A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.
Example: There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.
(by extension) Any spasm or sudden change.
A minor setback.
Example: There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results.

To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
To say with a hiccup.
Example: "I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.
To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.
Example: The car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to make a peculiar-sounding, spasmodic inhalation

In a sentence: "They hiccup."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HICCUP. It scores 15 points.

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

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Is HICCUP a Scrabble word?: HICCUP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does HICCUP mean?: to make a peculiar-sounding, spasmodic inhalation
How do you use HICCUP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hiccup."
How many points is HICCUP worth in Scrabble?: HICCUP is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HICCUP?: HICCUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HICCUP?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HICCUPY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.