Definition of CUP
A concave vessel for drinking from, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.
"Pour the tea into the cup."
The contents of said vessel; a cupful.
"I drank two cups of water but still felt thirsty."
A customary unit of measure
To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.
"Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them."
To hold something in cupped hands.
"He cupped the ball carefully in his hands."
To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.
"We are cupping some new brands of coffee today."
Examples of CUP in a Sentence
- "Pour the tea into the cup."
- "I drank two cups of water but still felt thirsty."
- "Cup your hands and I'll pour some rice into them."
- "He cupped the ball carefully in his hands."
Word Details
Is CUP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CUP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CUP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CUP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | u | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CUP
1 words from the letters in CUP
2-letter words
How to Use CUP in Word Games
CUP is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CUP is only 3 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 CUP to find 1 additional valid words.