The term 'scoop up' can be solved by the crossword solutions of LADLE (5 letters), SPOON (5 letters), and ROUT (4 letters). A LADLE is a large SPOON-like utensil with a long handle used for serving or transferring liquids. A SPOON is a utensil with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle, used for stirring, scooping, and eating food. Finally, to ROUT means to force out or drive away by overwhelming numbers or by superior power. Therefore, the term 'scoop up' can be interpreted as using a LADLE, SPOON, or other utensil to collect and remove something by force.