UPS
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ʌps//
noun
- (electronics) Initialism of uninterruptible power supply/source.
- (biochemistry) Initialism of ubiquitin-proteasome system.
verb
- (electronics, nonstandard) To connect a device to an uninterruptible power supply"If you don't want to lose all your data when the power goes out, you should UPS your computer."
name
- (Philippines, chiefly Parañaque) Initialism of United Parañaque Subdivision: several subdivisions in barangays San Martin De Porres, San Isidro, BF Homes, and Marcelo Green Village, in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines.
adj
- (Singapore, colloquial, predicative) Alternative spelling of upz (“outstanding”).
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'UPS'?
The word UPS is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
U1
P3
S1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'UPS'?
The word UPS is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
U2
P4
S1
Total: 7 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.