Upper

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Located above another part; higher in position, rank, or status.

“She lives in the upper floor of the apartment building.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈʌpə/

Syllables

up·per

Related Words

Synonyms

highertopsuperior

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double P in middle with common vowels U, E.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points; good use of double P for bonus squares.

Words Related to Upper

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “upper” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

upher upped

Words you can make from Upper

Shorter words formed from the letters in “upper”.

peru prep pure

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6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “upper”.

purple

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