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HOOPS

/huːps/

5-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

H 4
O 1
O 1
P 3
S 1

Meaning of HOOPS

noun
  1. A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.
  2. A ring; a circular band; anything resembling a hoop.
    "the cheese hoop, or cylinder in which the curd is pressed in making cheese"
verb
  1. To bind or fasten using a hoop.
    "to hoop a barrel or puncheon"
  2. To clasp; to encircle; to surround.
noun
  1. A shout; a whoop, as in whooping cough.
  2. The hoopoe.
verb
  1. To utter a loud cry, or a sound imitative of the word, by way of call or pursuit; to shout.
  2. To whoop, as in whooping cough.
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Anagrams of HOOPS

poohs10

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About the word HOOPS

Is "HOOPS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "HOOPS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "HOOPS" worth?

In Scrabble, "HOOPS" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "HOOPS" mean?

A circular band of metal used to bind a barrel.

What are the anagrams of "HOOPS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as HOOPS: POOHS.