upkeep

NOUN /əpkip/

6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH U

upkeep is a valid 6-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS

U1P3K5E1E1P3

1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 1 + 3 =14 PTS

DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42

MEANING

What does upkeep mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES

1

The act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence.

SYNONYMS

MAINTENANCE SUSTAINMENT SUSTENANCE SUSTENTATION

BROADER

2

Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order.

SYNONYMS

CARE MAINTENANCE

BROADER

FIXING FIXTURE REPAIR REPARATION FIX MEND MENDING

NARROWER

STEAM FITTING CAMERA CARE CAR CARE INSPECTION AND REPAIR OVERHAUL PUMP PRIMING SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE

AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of upkeep

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