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UPSTART

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

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P 3/4
S 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
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T 1/1

Definition of UPSTART

noun

One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.

noun

The meadow saffron.

verb

To rise suddenly, to spring

"And his unready weapons gan in hand to take."

adjective

Acting like a parvenu.

adjective

Self-important and presumptuous.

Synonyms of UPSTART

Words with similar meaning

Examples of UPSTART in a Sentence

  • "And his unready weapons gan in hand to take."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is UPSTART a Scrabble Word?

Yes, UPSTART is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 upstart Total
Scrabble 1311111 9
WWF 2411111 11

Anagrams of UPSTART

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPSTART

100 words from the letters in UPSTART

7-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.

Frequently Asked Questions About UPSTART

What does UPSTART mean?
UPSTART is a noun. One who has suddenly gained wealth, power, or other prominence, but either has not received social acceptance or has become arrogant or presumptuous.
Is UPSTART a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UPSTART is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is UPSTART worth in Scrabble?
UPSTART is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from UPSTART?
You can make 100 words from the letters in UPSTART. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of UPSTART?
Synonyms of UPSTART include: arriviste, nouveau riche, parvenu. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of UPSTART?
The anagrams of UPSTART (words using the exact same letters) are: STARTUP. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.