STOOP
/stuːp/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STOOP
The staircase and landing or porch leading to the entrance of a residence.
The threshold of a doorway, a doorstep.
A stooping, bent position of the body.
"The old man walked with a stoop."
An accelerated descent in flight, as that for an attack.
To bend the upper part of the body forward and downward to a half-squatting position; crouch.
"He stooped to tie his shoe-laces."
To lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals.
"Can you believe that a salesman would stoop so low as to hide his customers' car keys until they agreed to the purchase?"
Of a bird of prey: to swoop down on its prey.
A post or pillar, especially a gatepost or a support in a mine.
Examples of STOOP in a Sentence
- "The old man walked with a stoop."
- "He stooped to tie his shoe-laces."
- "Can you believe that a salesman would stoop so low as to hide his customers' car keys until they agreed to the purchase?"
Word Details
Is STOOP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STOOP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STOOP uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STOOP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | o | o | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STOOP
34 words from the letters in STOOP
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use STOOP in Word Games
STOOP is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STOOP 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 STOOP to find 34 additional valid words.