Starting With CUP With UP

9 words · highest scoring is cupholder at 17 points

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About 9 Letter Words Starting With CUP With UP

There are 9 nine letter words starting with CUP and containing UP in our dictionary. The highest scoring is cupholder at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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.

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9 Letter Words Starting With CUP With UP at a Glance

Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With CUP With UP

  • cupholder17
  • cupboards16
  • cupferron16
  • cupbearer15
  • cupelling14
  • cupolaing14
  • cupolated14
  • cupellers13

9 Letter Words Starting With CUP With UP by Last Letter

9 Letter Words Starting With CUP With UP Defined

cupholderNoun · 17 points
a device for holding a plastic cup or other drinking container
cupboardsNoun · 16 points
a recess or piece of furniture with a door and typically shelves, used for storage
cupbearerNoun · 15 points
a person who serves wine, especially in a royal or noble household
cupellingVerb · 14 points
assay or refine (a metal) in a cupel

9 Letter Words Starting With CUP With UP: Questions

How many nine letter words starting with CUP and containing UP are there?

There are 9 nine letter words starting with CUP and containing UP in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with CUP and containing UP?

CUPHOLDER is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common nine letter words starting with CUP and containing UP?

CUPBEARER, CUPELLING, CUPOLAING are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with CUP and containing UP. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these nine letter words starting with CUP and 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.