01 Word definition

upward

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is UPWARD a word?

Yes. UPWARD is a 6-letter adjective. extending or moving toward a higher place Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell UPWARD?

U-P-W-A-R-D

UPWARD contains 6 letters, begins with U, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. extending or moving toward a higher place

    the up staircase

2adverb

  1. spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

    look up!
Synonyms
upupwardsupwardly
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends14points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is UPWARD spelled?

U1P2W3A4R5D6
Starts withUPWFirst 3 letters
Ends withARDLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About UPWARD.

How do you spell UPWARD?

UPWARD is spelled U-P-W-A-R-D. It contains 6 letters.