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BUTTERCUP

/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of BUTTERCUP

noun

Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.

noun

Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil.

noun

Affectionate or ironic term of address.

Synonyms of BUTTERCUP

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
20
points

Is BUTTERCUP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BUTTERCUP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: BUTTERCUP uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BUTTERCUP

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter buttercup Total
Scrabble 311111313 15
WWF 421111424 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUTTERCUP

89 words from the letters in BUTTERCUP

How to Use BUTTERCUP in Word Games

BUTTERCUP is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUTTERCUP to find 89 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BUTTERCUP

What does BUTTERCUP mean?
BUTTERCUP is a noun. Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.
Is BUTTERCUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUTTERCUP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUTTERCUP worth in Scrabble?
BUTTERCUP is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BUTTERCUP?
You can make 89 words from the letters in BUTTERCUP. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BUTTERCUP?
Synonyms of BUTTERCUP include: crowfoot, ranunculus. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.