How many points is CUPS worth in Scrabble?

CUPS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CUPS?

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

Can you add a letter to CUPS?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCUPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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CUPS

8 pts

CUPS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. CUPS is a noun form of cup. CUP means "small bowl-shaped drinking container with a handle".

Meaning & examples

/kʌps/

noun

A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
Example: Pour the tea into the cup.
The contents of said vessel; a cupful.
Example: I drank two cups of water but still felt thirsty.
A customary unit of measure

verb

To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
Example: Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them.
To hold something in cupped hands.
Example: He cupped the ball carefully in his hands.
To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.
Example: We are cupping some new brands of coffee today.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CUPS is a noun form of cup. CUP means "small bowl-shaped drinking container with a handle".

In a sentence: "The cups is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CUPS. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CUP7 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before CUPS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SCUPS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

CUPS Scrabble FAQ

Is CUPS a Scrabble word?: CUPS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does CUPS mean?: CUPS is a noun form of cup. CUP means "small bowl-shaped drinking container with a handle".
How do you use CUPS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cups is noted."
How many points is CUPS worth in Scrabble?: CUPS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CUPS?: CUPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CUPS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCUPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

CUPS

Meaning & examples

noun

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Definition and meaning

Share CUPS

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