PROPPED
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of PROPPED
(sometimes figurative) To support or shore up something.
"Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."
To play rugby in the prop position
(usually with "up" - see prop up) To position the feet of (a person) while sitting, lying down, or reclining so that the knees are elevated at a higher level.
To manually start the engine of a propeller-driven aircraft with no electric starter by pulling vigorously on one of the propeller blades using the hands, so that the propeller can catch ignition.
Examples of PROPPED in a Sentence
- "Try using a phone book to prop up the table where the foot is missing."
Word Details
Is PROPPED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PROPPED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PROPPED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for PROPPED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | r | o | p | p | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PROPPED
55 words from the letters in PROPPED
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How to Use PROPPED in Word Games
PROPPED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PROPPED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PROPPED to find 55 additional valid words.