Pups
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of pup, young dogs or other young canines such as wolves or foxes.
“The golden retriever had a litter of eight pups, each with a different white marking.”
Pronunciation
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/pʌps/
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Worth 8 points, double P adds value, S hook on pup, a clean, easy early play
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