With UP
35 words · highest scoring is backup at 16 points
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About 6 Letter Words With UP
There are 35 six letter words containing UP in our dictionary. The highest scoring is backup at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 35 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ABRUPT, PICKUP, UPHILL among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With UP, which drops the length limit entirely.
6 Letter Words With UP at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With UP
- backup16
- duplex16
- pickup16
- hookup15
- occupy15
- makeup14
- markup14
- upkeep14
Common 6 Letter Words With UP
- abrupt10
- duplex16
- makeup14
- puppet12
- supper10
- update9
- upland9
- upsets8
6 Letter Words With UP Defined
- abruptAdjective · 10 points
- sudden and unexpected
- groupsNoun · 9 points
- a number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together
- pickupNoun · 16 points
- a small van or truck with low sides
- supperNoun · 10 points
- an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
- uphillAdverb · 11 points
- towards the top of a hill or slope
- uproarNoun · 8 points
- a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance
6 Letter Words With UP: Questions
How many six letter words containing UP are there?
There are 35 six letter words containing UP in our dictionary, and 35 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing UP?
BACKUP is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words containing UP?
ABRUPT, PICKUP, UPHILL are among the most familiar six letter words containing UP. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words containing UP valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.