Is “Swoop” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
SWOOP
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Swoop

/ˈswuːp/

noun
  1. 1.An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.

    The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim. – Sun Tzu

  2. 2.A sudden act of seizing.

  3. 3.A quick passage from one note to the next.

verb
  1. 1.To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.

    The lone eagle swooped down into the lake, snatching its prey, a small fish.

  2. 2.To move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement, especially to attack something.

    The dog had enthusiastically swooped down on the bone.

  3. 3.To fall on at once and seize; to catch while on the wing.

    A hawk swoops a chicken.