UPSTART
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of UPSTART
One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
The meadow saffron.
To rise suddenly, to spring
"And his unready weapons gan in hand to take."
Acting like a parvenu.
Self-important and presumptuous.
Examples of UPSTART in a Sentence
- "And his unready weapons gan in hand to take."
Word Details
Is UPSTART a Scrabble Word?
Yes, UPSTART is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of UPSTART earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for UPSTART
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | u | p | s | t | a | r | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPSTART
100 words from the letters in UPSTART
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use UPSTART in Word Games
UPSTART is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since UPSTART uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UPSTART to find 100 additional valid words.