Takeup
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Takeup
noun
- The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.
- (machinery) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine or loom for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.
- Acceptance (of a proposal, offer, request, etc.).
"the take-up of benefits by the unemployed"
Anagrams of Takeup
Letter Values
t1
a1
k5
e1
u1
p3
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Takeup
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Takeup"
Takeup is a 6-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "takeup" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Takeup" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "takeup" is a medium-scoring word.