PUPS
/pʌps/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of PUPS
A young dog, wolf, fox, seal, or shark, or the young of certain other animals.
"The dog has had that bed since he was just a pup."
A young, inexperienced person.
"The new teacher is a mere pup."
Any cute dog, regardless of age.
"My pup likes to run as fast as he can, yet cannot always stop in time!"
Examples of PUPS in a Sentence
- "The dog has had that bed since he was just a pup."
- "The new teacher is a mere pup."
- "My pup likes to run as fast as he can, yet cannot always stop in time!"
Word Details
Is PUPS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PUPS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like PUPS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for PUPS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | p | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PUPS
7 words from the letters in PUPS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use PUPS in Word Games
PUPS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: PUPS 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 PUPS to find 7 additional valid words.