GETUP is a valid Scrabble word — 8 points
Yes. GETUP is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept GETUP?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 31 / 100
Our own measure of how useful GETUP is to know. It scores 8 from 5 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.4% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for GETUP
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
getupsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How GETUP scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in GETUP, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| g | 1 | 3 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| t | 1 | 6 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| p | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 43,569.
What does GETUP mean in Scrabble?
noun
informal
A distinctive or unusual outfit or costume, often noticed because it looks elaborate, old-fashioned, or out of place.
People reach for this word when clothing draws attention to itself, whether it is a theatrical costume, a themed party disguise, or simply an odd combination someone has put together. Calling an outfit a getup carries a slightly amused or critical tone, so the word usually implies mild surprise or gentle mockery rather than plain description. It can also describe a full costume assembled for a specific role, such as a period getup worn in a historical film.
How GETUP is used
Informal, used in everyday speech to describe an eye-catching or unusual outfit.
- He arrived at the party in a ridiculous getup.
- Her Halloween getup included a cape and mask.
- The actor wore an elaborate getup for the period drama.
- Nobody recognised him in that strange getup.
- She laughed at her own reflection in the pirate getup.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of GETUP and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with GETUP
1 longer words begin with GETUP.
Shorter words from the letters in GETUP
Common questions about GETUP
- Is GETUP valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts GETUP, where it scores 11 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is GETUP worth?
- GETUP is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
- What does GETUP mean?
- A distinctive or unusual outfit or costume, often noticed because it looks elaborate, old-fashioned, or out of place.
- What letters can be added to GETUP?
- GETUP takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of GETUP:
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