Is “Takeup” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
TAKEUP
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 Takeup

noun
  1. 1.The act of taking something up, by tightening, absorption, or reeling in.

  2. 2.(machinery) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine or loom for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch.

  3. 3.Acceptance (of a proposal, offer, request, etc.).

    the take-up of benefits by the unemployed