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Is TIPTOE a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TIPTOE is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb, an adverb, a noun and an adjective, most often meaning “walk on one's toes”.

Quick answer

Is TIPTOE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. TIPTOE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.

Letters
6
Scrabble
8 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
0
Familiarity
99th percentile

TIPTOE meaning and definition

TIPTOE has 4 common senses and works as a verb, an adverb, a noun and an adjective. The most common meaning is listed first.

TIPTOE as a verb

  1. Walk on one's toes.

TIPTOE as an adverb

  1. On tiptoe or as if on tiptoe.

TIPTOE as a noun

  1. The tip of a toe.

TIPTOE as an adjective

  1. Walking on the tips of ones's toes so as to make no noise.

TIPTOE Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

TIPTOE scores 8 in Scrabble and 9 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
T11
I11
P34
T11
O11
E11
Total89

TIPTOE on premium squares

On a double word square TIPTOE scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. 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 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Anagrams of TIPTOE

No other word uses exactly the letters in TIPTOE.

Unscramble TIPTOE: 39 words from its letters

The letters T, I, P, T, O, E make 39 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.

  • tie3
  • top5
  • tip5
  • pet5
  • pit5
  • toe3
  • pot5
  • tot3
  • pie5
  • tit3
  • io2
  • pi4
  • po4
  • te2
  • ti2
  • tope6
  • topi6
  • tote4
  • poet6
  • it2
  • opt5
  • pe4
  • poi5
  • tet3
  • et2
  • oe2
  • oi2
  • op4
  • ope5
  • petit7
  • petti7
  • petto7
  • piet6
  • pote6
  • pott6
  • tipt6
  • tite4
  • to2
  • toit4

Words like TIPTOE

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

Change one letter in TIPTOE

  • tiptop10

Add one letter to TIPTOE

  • tiptoed10
  • tiptoes9

More 6-letter words starting with TI

  • ticket12
  • tinker10
  • tickle12
  • tinsel6
  • timely11
  • tissue6
  • tingle7
  • tiller6
  • tiptop10
  • timber10
  • tinkle10
  • timing9
  • tipped11
  • titter6
  • ticker12
  • tierce8
  • tilter6
  • tipper10

TIPTOE word facts

TIPTOE is a 6-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 3 vowels (I, O and E) and 3 consonants, with T repeated. It starts with T and ends with E. By corpus frequency, TIPTOE is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

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TIPTOE Scrabble word FAQ

Is TIPTOE a Scrabble word?

Yes. TIPTOE is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does TIPTOE mean?

TIPTOE is used as a verb, an adverb, a noun and an adjective. Its most common meaning is “walk on one's toes”.

How many points is TIPTOE worth in Scrabble?

TIPTOE is worth 8 points in Scrabble: T (1) + I (1) + P (3) + T (1) + O (1) + E (1). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.

How many points is TIPTOE in Words With Friends?

TIPTOE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

Does TIPTOE have any anagrams?

No. No other word uses exactly the letters in TIPTOE, but 39 shorter words can be made from them.

What words can you make from the letters in TIPTOE?

You can make 39 shorter words from the letters in TIPTOE, including TIE, TOP, TIP and PET.

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