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Is UPSET a Scrabble Word?

Yes, UPSET is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “disturb the balance or stability of”.

Quick answer

Is UPSET a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. UPSET is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, and it has 2 anagrams: SETUP, STUPE.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
9 pts
Anagrams
2
Familiarity
100th percentile

UPSET meaning and definition

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

UPSET as a verb

  1. Disturb the balance or stability of.
  2. Cause to lose one's composure.
  3. Move deeply.

UPSET as a noun

  1. An unhappy and worried mental state.

UPSET Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

UPSET scores 7 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
U12
P34
S11
E11
T11
Total79

UPSET on premium squares

On a double word square UPSET 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 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of UPSET

2 words use exactly the same 5 letters as UPSET. See all anagrams of UPSET.

  • setup7
  • stupe7

Shorter words hiding in UPSET

The letters U, P, S, E, T make 34 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first. Unscramble UPSET: all 34 words.

Words like UPSET

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

Change one letter in UPSET

  • unset5
  • upjet14
  • upsee7
  • upsey10

Add one letter to UPSET

  • upsent8
  • upsets8

More 5-letter words starting with UP

  • upper9
  • upend8
  • upbow12
  • upbye12
  • updos8
  • updry11
  • upjet14
  • uplay10
  • upled8
  • uplit7
  • upped10
  • upran7
  • uprun7
  • upsee7
  • upsey10
  • uptak11
  • upter7
  • uptie7

UPSET word facts

UPSET is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (U and E) and 3 consonants. It starts with U and ends with T. By corpus frequency, UPSET is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters U, P, S, E, T on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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UPSET Scrabble word FAQ

Is UPSET a Scrabble word?

Yes. UPSET is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does UPSET mean?

UPSET is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “disturb the balance or stability of”.

How many points is UPSET worth in Scrabble?

UPSET is worth 7 points in Scrabble: U (1) + P (3) + S (1) + E (1) + T (1). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is UPSET in Words With Friends?

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

What are the anagrams of UPSET?

UPSET has 2 anagrams: SETUP, STUPE. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in UPSET?

You can make 34 shorter words from the letters in UPSET, including SET, USE, STEP and UP.

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