KIPA is not a Scrabble word — it is valid only in Words with Friends
No for Scrabble. KIPA is in none of the Scrabble word lists, but Words with Friends accepts it: that game keeps its own list, and it includes short forms that the paper dictionaries never carried. Worth 11 points there.
Which word lists accept KIPA?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Not listed |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Not listed |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 38 / 100
Our own measure of how useful KIPA is to know. It scores 10 from 4 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for KIPA
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
kipasChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How KIPA scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in KIPA, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| k | 1 | 1 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| p | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 24,205.
What stands out about KIPA
- The same 4 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
Anagrams of KIPA
The 4 tiles of KIPA in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with KIPA
1 longer words begin with KIPA.
Shorter words from the letters in KIPA
Common questions about KIPA
- Is KIPA valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts KIPA, where it scores 11 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is KIPA worth?
- KIPA is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
- What letters can be added to KIPA?
- KIPA takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of KIPA:
Open KIPA in the Word Finder