POPPY
/ˈpɒpi/
5-letter word · 14 Scrabble points · 16 Words With Friends points
Meaning of POPPY
- Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially the common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.
- A bright red colour tinted with orange, like that of the common poppy flower.
- Of a bright red colour tinted with orange, like that of the common poppy flower (Papaver rhoeas).
- Having a popping or bursting sound.
- Of a beverage: resembling soda pop; effervescent, fizzy.
- Popular.
- Typical, or in the style, of pop music.
- One's father or grandfather, or a male authority figure having similar standing.
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About the word POPPY
Is "POPPY" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "POPPY" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "POPPY" worth?
In Scrabble, "POPPY" is worth 14 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 16 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 42.
What does "POPPY" mean?
Any plant of the genus Papaver or the family Papaveraceae, with crumpled, often red, petals and a milky juice having narcotic properties; especially the common poppy or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) which has orange-red flowers; the flower of such a plant.
Does "POPPY" have any anagrams?
No, "POPPY" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.