Cusp
/kʌsp/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:11 pts4 letters
Definition of Cusp
noun
- A sharp point or pointed end.
- An important moment when a decision is made that will determine future events.
- A point of a curve where the curve is continuous but has no derivative, but such that it has a derivative at every nearby point.
- A point made by the intersection of two curved lines or curved structures, a common motif in Gothic architecture.
- A boundary between zodiacal signs and houses.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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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 "Cusp"
Cusp is a 4-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "cusp" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Cusp" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "cusp" is a low-scoring word.