TOP
/tɒp/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective, adverb
Definition of TOP
The highest or uppermost part of something.
"His kite got caught at the top of the tree."
A child’s spinning toy; a spinning top.
"The boy was amazed at how long the top would spin."
(heading) Someone who is eminent.
To cover on the top or with a top.
"I like my ice cream topped with chocolate sauce."
To cut or remove the top (as of a tree)
"I don't want to be bald, so just top my hair."
To excel, to surpass, to beat.
"Titanic was the most successful film ever until it was topped by another Cameron film, Avatar."
Situated on the top of something.
Best; of the highest quality or rank.
"She's in the top dance school."
Synonyms of TOP
Words with similar meaning
Examples of TOP in a Sentence
- "His kite got caught at the top of the tree."
- "The boy was amazed at how long the top would spin."
- "I like my ice cream topped with chocolate sauce."
- "I don't want to be bald, so just top my hair."
Word Details
Is TOP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TOP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TOP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TOP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | o | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TOP
5 words from the letters in TOP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TOP in Word Games
TOP is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TOP 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 TOP to find 5 additional valid words.