SCAUP
/skɔːp/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of SCAUP
The top of the head; the skull.
The part of the head where the hair grows from, or used to grow from.
A part of the skin of the head, with the hair attached, formerly cut or torn off from an enemy by warriors in some cultures as a token of victory.
"Some tribes used to collect scalps to prove how many of the enemy they had killed in battle."
Any of three species of small diving duck in the genus Aythya.
Examples of SCAUP in a Sentence
- "Some tribes used to collect scalps to prove how many of the enemy they had killed in battle."
Word Details
Is SCAUP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCAUP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCAUP uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCAUP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | a | u | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCAUP
25 words from the letters in SCAUP
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SCAUP in Word Games
SCAUP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SCAUP 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 SCAUP to find 25 additional valid words.