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Is DROP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DROP is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “let fall to the ground”.

Quick answer

Is DROP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. DROP is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: PROD, DORP.

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Letters
4
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
8 pts
Anagrams
2
Familiarity
100th percentile

DROP meaning and definition

DROP has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.

DROP as a verb

  1. Let fall to the ground.
  2. To fall vertically.
  3. Go down in value.

DROP as a noun

  1. A shape that is spherical and small.

DROP Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

DROP scores 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
D22
R11
O11
P34
Total78

DROP on premium squares

On a double word square DROP scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting P on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 4 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of DROP

2 words use exactly the same 4 letters as DROP. See all anagrams of DROP.

Shorter words hiding in DROP

The letters D, R, O, P make 11 shorter words, up to 3 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble DROP: all 11 words.

  • do3
  • pro5
  • pod6
  • rod4
  • od3
  • or2
  • po4
  • dop6
  • dor4
  • op4
  • ord4

Words like DROP

One-letter changes to DROP, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in DROP

Add one letter to DROP

  • droop8
  • drops8
  • dropt8

Remove one letter from DROP

  • dop6

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DROP word facts

DROP is a 4-letter word with 4 distinct letters: 1 vowel (O) and 3 consonants. It starts with D and ends with P. By corpus frequency, DROP is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters D, R, O, P on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 4 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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DROP Scrabble word FAQ

Is DROP a Scrabble word?

Yes. DROP is a valid 4-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does DROP mean?

DROP is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “let fall to the ground”.

How many points is DROP worth in Scrabble?

DROP is worth 7 points in Scrabble: D (2) + R (1) + O (1) + P (3). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is DROP in Words With Friends?

DROP is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of DROP?

DROP has 2 anagrams: PROD, DORP. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in DROP?

You can make 11 shorter words from the letters in DROP, including DO, PRO, POD and ROD.

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