Pops
4 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present tense of pop, meaning to burst, bulge, or protrude outward suddenly.
“The balloon pops whenever someone presses it too hard against the wall.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/pɑps/
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Wordle
Contains P, O, P, S with a repeated P. The double P is the standout feature to watch for in clue feedback.
Scrabble
Worth 8 points. Both P tiles score 3 pts each. Hooks well off existing board letters in multiple directions.
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