UPPING
/ˈʌpɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of UPPING
To increase or raise.
"If we up the volume, we may be able to hear what he says."
To promote.
"It wasn’t long before they upped him to Vice President."
(usually in combination with another verb) To act suddenly.
"He just upped and quit."
The act of increasing something.
Examples of UPPING in a Sentence
- "If we up the volume, we may be able to hear what he says."
- "It wasn’t long before they upped him to Vice President."
- "He just upped and quit."
Word Details
Is UPPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: UPPING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for UPPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | p | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPPING
23 words from the letters in UPPING
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use UPPING in Word Games
UPPING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, UPPING 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 UPPING to find 23 additional valid words.