RIPS
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of RIPS
A tear (in paper, etc.).
A type of tide or current.
A comical, embarrassing, or hypocritical event or action.
To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.
"to rip a garment; to rip up a floor"
To tear apart; to rapidly become two parts.
"My shirt ripped when it was caught on a bramble."
To get by, or as if by, cutting or tearing.
A wicker basket for fish.
A worthless horse; a nag.
Examples of RIPS in a Sentence
- "to rip a garment; to rip up a floor"
- "My shirt ripped when it was caught on a bramble."
Word Details
Is RIPS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RIPS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RIPS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RIPS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | p | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RIPS
13 words from the letters in RIPS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RIPS in Word Games
RIPS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RIPS 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 RIPS to find 13 additional valid words.