BUTTERCUP
/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
B
3/4
U
1/2
T
1/1
T
1/1
E
1/1
R
1/1
C
3/4
U
1/2
P
3/4
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.
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 | b | u | t | t | e | r | c | u | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUTTERCUP
89 words from the letters in BUTTERCUP
6-letter words
5-letter words
crept
9/11
USUKWWF
cuber
9/12
USUKWWF
cutup
9/13
USUKWWF
brute
7/9
USUKWWF
buret
7/9
USUKWWF
rebut
7/9
USUKWWF
tuber
7/9
USUKWWF
cruet
7/9
USUKWWF
curet
7/9
USUKWWF
cuter
7/9
USUKWWF
eruct
7/9
USUKWWF
recut
7/9
USUKWWF
truce
7/9
USUKWWF
erupt
7/9
USUKWWF
butte
7/9
USUKWWF
butut
7/10
USUKWWF
utter
5/6
USUKWWF
4-letter words
cube
8/11
USUKWWF
puce
8/11
USUKWWF
curb
8/11
USUKWWF
burp
8/11
USUKWWF
pert
6/7
USUKWWF
erub
6/8
UK
rube
6/8
USUKWWF
cure
6/8
USUKWWF
ecru
6/8
USUKWWF
puer
6/8
UK
pure
6/8
USUKWWF
bute
6/8
USUKWWF
tube
6/8
USUKWWF
cute
6/8
USUKWWF
brut
6/8
USUKWWF
curt
6/8
USUKWWF
butt
6/8
USUKWWF
putt
6/8
USUKWWF
tret
4/4
USUKWWF
true
4/5
USUKWWF
tutu
4/6
USUKWWF
3-letter words
cep
7/9
USUKWWF
pec
7/9
USUKWWF
cub
7/10
USUKWWF
pub
7/10
USUKWWF
cup
7/10
USUKWWF
reb
5/6
USUKWWF
rec
5/6
USWWF
per
5/6
USUKWWF
pre
5/6
UK
rep
5/6
USUKWWF
bet
5/6
USUKWWF
pet
5/6
USUKWWF
cue
5/7
USUKWWF
ecu
5/7
USUKWWF
bur
5/7
USUKWWF
rub
5/7
USUKWWF
urb
5/7
USUKWWF
cru
5/7
UK
cur
5/7
USUKWWF
ruc
5/7
UK
pur
5/7
USUKWWF
urp
5/7
UK
but
5/7
USUKWWF
tub
5/7
USUKWWF
cut
5/7
USUKWWF
put
5/7
USUKWWF
tup
5/7
USUKWWF
ert
3/3
UK
ret
3/3
USWWF
tet
3/3
USUKWWF
tte
3/3
UK
rue
3/4
USUKWWF
ure
3/4
UK
ute
3/4
UK
rut
3/4
USUKWWF
tut
3/4
USUKWWF
utu
3/5
UK
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.
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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.