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TIPS

/tɪps/

4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

T 1
I 1
P 3
S 1

Meaning of TIPS

noun
  1. The tip of the external ear.
  2. A small earpiece or earplug.
noun
  1. The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
    "the tip of one's nose"
  2. A piece of metal, fabric or other material used to cover the top of something for protection, utility or decoration.
    "a tip for an umbrella, a shoe, a gas burner, etc."
verb
  1. To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.
noun
  1. (skittles) The knocking over of a skittle.
  2. An act of tipping up or tilting.
verb
  1. (To cause) to become knocked over, fall down or overturn.
  2. (To cause) to be, or come to be, in a tilted or sloping position; (to cause) to become unbalanced.
noun
  1. A light blow or tap.
verb
  1. To hit quickly and lightly; to tap.
noun
  1. A gratuity; a small amount of money left for a bartender, waiter, taxi driver or other servant as a token of appreciation.
verb
  1. To give a small gratuity to, especially to an employee of someone who provides a service.
    "In some cities waiters must be tipped."
  2. To give, pass.
noun
  1. A piece of private or secret information, especially imparted by someone with expert knowledge about sporting odds, business performance etc.
  2. A piece of advice.
verb
  1. To give a piece of private information to; to inform (someone) of a clue, secret knowledge, etc.
noun
  1. A kick or phase; one's current habits or behaviour.
  2. A particular arena or sphere of interest; a front.
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Anagrams of TIPS

pits6
spit6

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About the word TIPS

Is "TIPS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "TIPS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "TIPS" worth?

In Scrabble, "TIPS" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "TIPS" mean?

The tip of the external ear.

What are the anagrams of "TIPS"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as TIPS: PITS, SPIT.