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UPSTREAM

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective, adverb

U 1/2
P 3/4
S 1/1
T 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
A 1/1
M 3/4

Definition of UPSTREAM

noun

Part of the river towards the upstream direction.

noun

(open-source software) The original developers or maintainers of software.

verb

To stream upward.

verb

(open-source software) To have (a software library, patch, etc.) accepted by the original developers of the related software, so that they maintain and distribute it.

"I'd be more than happy to upstream your patch."

adjective

In a direction against the flow of a current or stream of fluid (typically water); upriver

adjective

Involving exploration and pre-production rather than refining and selling

adjective

In the direction from the client to the server

adverb

Against the current.

Antonyms of UPSTREAM

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of UPSTREAM in a Sentence

  • "I'd be more than happy to upstream your patch."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is UPSTREAM a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: UPSTREAM uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for UPSTREAM

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter upstream Total
Scrabble 13111113 12
WWF 24111114 15

Anagrams of UPSTREAM

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in UPSTREAM

100 words from the letters in UPSTREAM

How to Use UPSTREAM in Word Games

UPSTREAM is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble UPSTREAM to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About UPSTREAM

What does UPSTREAM mean?
UPSTREAM is a noun. Part of the river towards the upstream direction.
Is UPSTREAM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, UPSTREAM is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is UPSTREAM worth in Scrabble?
UPSTREAM is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from UPSTREAM?
You can make 100 words from the letters in UPSTREAM. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of UPSTREAM?
The anagrams of UPSTREAM (words using the exact same letters) are: TEMPURAS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.