SCOOP
/skuːp/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SCOOP
Any cup- or bowl-shaped tool, usually with a handle, used to lift and move loose or soft solid material.
"She kept a scoop in the dog food."
The amount or volume of loose or solid material held by a particular scoop.
"I'll have one scoop of chocolate ice-cream."
The act of scooping, or taking with a scoop or ladle; a motion with a scoop, as in dipping or shovelling.
To lift, move, or collect with a scoop or as though with a scoop.
"He used both hands to scoop water and splash it on his face."
To make hollow; to dig out.
"I tried scooping a hole in the sand with my fingers."
To report on something, especially something worthy of a news article, before (someone else).
"The paper across town scooped them on the City Hall scandal."
Examples of SCOOP in a Sentence
- "She kept a scoop in the dog food."
- "I'll have one scoop of chocolate ice-cream."
- "He used both hands to scoop water and splash it on his face."
- "I tried scooping a hole in the sand with my fingers."
Word Details
Is SCOOP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCOOP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCOOP uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCOOP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | o | o | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCOOP
22 words from the letters in SCOOP
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SCOOP in Word Games
SCOOP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SCOOP 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 SCOOP to find 22 additional valid words.