COUP
/kuː/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of COUP
A quick, brilliant, and highly successful act.
(of Native Americans) A blow against an enemy delivered in a way that shows bravery.
A coup d'état.
To make a coup.
Word Details
Is COUP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, COUP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like COUP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for COUP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | u | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in COUP
7 words from the letters in COUP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use COUP in Word Games
COUP is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: COUP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble COUP to find 7 additional valid words.