Uproot
/ʌpˈɹuːt/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Uproot
verb
- To root up; to tear up by the roots, or as if by the roots; to extirpate.
- (by extension) To remove from a familiar circumstance, especially suddenly and unwillingly.
- To destroy utterly; to eradicate, exterminate.
Anagrams of Uproot
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
u1
p3
r1
o1
o1
t1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
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 "Uproot"
Uproot is a 6-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Uproot" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "uproot" is a low-scoring word.