Definition of TIP
The tip of the external ear.
A small earpiece or earplug.
The part of an earbud that contours to the ear canal.
"The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips."
The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
"the tip of one's nose"
A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.
"a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc."
The end of a bow of a stringed instrument that is not held.
To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.
(skittles) The knocking over of a skittle.
Examples of TIP in a Sentence
- "The shape of the nozzle prevents the use of aftermarket eartips."
- "the tip of one's nose"
- "a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc."
- "In some cities waiters must be tipped."
Word Details
Is TIP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TIP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TIP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TIP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | i | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TIP
4 words from the letters in TIP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TIP in Word Games
TIP is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TIP is only 3 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 TIP to find 4 additional valid words.