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Word: OOPS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
O 1 O 1 P 3 S 1
Length 4 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /uหˆหษ’ps/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 7 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls Remember the double letters "OO". It is easy to miss one during high-speed play.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of OOPS

noun
  1. A minor mistake or unforseen difficulty.
verb
  1. To make a mistake; to blunder.
interjection
  1. Acknowledging a mistake.

    "Oops! I left the lid off the ketchup."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "oops" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "oops" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 7 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OOPS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
OOPS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is OOPS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, OOPS is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 7 points.
How many syllables are in OOPS? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in OOPS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing OOPS:

  • # the oops effect
  • # master of oops
  • # playing with oops
  • # in terms of oops

Anagrams

Words that contain the exact same letters as OOPS:

Hook Words

Valid words formed by adding a letter to the start or end of OOPS:

Sub-words

Smaller words created by unscrambling subset letters of OOPS:

Word Family

Inflections, derivatives, and morphological family of OOPS:

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Same Length Words (4 Letters)

Other valid 4-letter Scrabble words:

Words Starting with O

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