Definition of UPAS
(usually countable) A tree, Antiaris toxicaria, of the mulberry family, common in the forests of Java and the neighboring islands, with poisonous secretions.
A virulent poison used in Java and the adjacent islands for poisoning arrows derived from the tree.
A poison prepared from the climbing plant Strychnos tieute.
Word Details
Is UPAS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UPAS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like UPAS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for UPAS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | p | a | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPAS
13 words from the letters in UPAS
How to Use UPAS in Word Games
UPAS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: UPAS is only 4 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 UPAS to find 13 additional valid words.