With RIPS
8 words · highest scoring is gripsacks at 18 points
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About 9 Letter Words With RIPS
There are 8 nine letter words containing RIPS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is gripsacks at 18 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 With RIPS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With RIPS
- gripsacks18
- handgrips16
- hairgrips15
- ripsawing15
- overtrips14
- dripstone12
- airstrips11
- outstrips11
9 Letter Words With RIPS Defined
- airstripsNoun · 11 points
- a strip of ground set aside for the take-off and landing of aircraft
- dripstoneNoun · 12 points
- a moulding over a door or window which deflects rain
- handgripsNoun · 16 points
- a handle for holding something by
- outstripsVerb · 11 points
- move faster than and overtake (someone else)
9 Letter Words With RIPS: Questions
How many nine letter words containing RIPS are there?
There are 8 nine letter words containing RIPS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing RIPS?
GRIPSACKS is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing RIPS?
AIRSTRIPS, GRIPSACKS, OUTSTRIPS are among the most familiar nine letter words containing RIPS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing RIPS 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.