Dictionary
Buildup
b 3u 1i 1l 1d 2u 1p 3
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does buildup mean?
noun
the act of building up an accumulation
“I envied his rapid buildup of assets”
the result of the process of accumulation
“the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes”
highly favorable publicity and praise
“his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup”
Is BUILDUP a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is BUILDUP worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BUILDUP
Anagrams 1
Hooks for BUILDUP
Add one letter to the front or back of BUILDUP to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Buildup: quick answers
Is BUILDUP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BUILDUP is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BUILDUP worth?
BUILDUP scores 12 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does buildup mean?
As a noun, buildup means “the act of building up an accumulation”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in BUILDUP?
You can make 30 shorter words from BUILDUP, such as BLIP, BLUID, BUILD, BUDI. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of BUILDUP?
BUILDUP rearranges into UPBUILD.