GUPPY
/ˈɡʌpi/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of GUPPY
A tiny freshwater fish, Poecilia reticulata, popular in home aquariums, that usually has a plain body and black or dark blue tail for the females and a more colorful tail for the males.
"Fred kept a tank of guppies by the windowsill."
By extension, any tiny fish.
A tube holding paintballs before they are loaded into the gun.
"2001, John R. Little, Curtis Wong, Ultimate Paintball Field Guide (page 177)"
Synonyms of GUPPY
Words with similar meaning
Examples of GUPPY in a Sentence
- "Fred kept a tank of guppies by the windowsill."
- "2001, John R. Little, Curtis Wong, Ultimate Paintball Field Guide (page 177)"
Word Details
Is GUPPY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GUPPY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GUPPY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GUPPY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | u | p | p | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GUPPY
11 words from the letters in GUPPY
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GUPPY in Word Games
GUPPY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, GUPPY is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GUPPY to find 11 additional valid words.