How many points is TAPS worth in Scrabble?

TAPS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAPS?

TAPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to TAPS?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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TAPS

6 pts

TAPS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. TAPS is a verb form of tap. TAP means "to strike gently".

Meaning & examples

noun

A tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.
A device used to dispense liquids.
Example: We don't have bottled water; you'll have to get it from the tap.
Liquor drawn through a tap; hence, a certain kind or quality of liquor.
Example: a liquor of the same tap

Synonyms: bar, taproom, faucet, handle, spigot, spout, paracentesis

verb

To furnish with taps.
Example: If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup!
To draw off liquid from a vessel.
Example: He tapped a new barrel of beer.
To deplete, especially of a liquid via a tap; to tap out.

Synonyms: eavesdrop

noun

A gentle or slight blow; a light rap; a pat.
Example: When Steve felt a tap on his shoulder, he turned around.
The act of touching a touch screen.
A piece of leather fastened upon the bottom of a boot or shoe in repairing or renewing the sole or heel.

Synonyms: flap, heeltap

verb

To strike lightly.
Example: She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.
To touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface (usually) repeatedly.
Example: He was so nervous he began to tap his fingers on the table.
To make a sharp noise.
Example: The tree, swaying in the breeze, began to tap on the window pane.

Synonyms: bang, hit, ping, rap, go to bed with, sleep with, wap, patter

noun

A rhythmic dance in which the heels and toes of the dancer's shoes make a series of clicks

Synonyms: tap

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TAPS is a verb form of tap. TAP means "to strike gently".

In a sentence: "They taps."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TAPS. It scores 6 points.

Base words

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TAP5 pts

Front hooks

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ATAPS7 pts

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Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in TAPS, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

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TAPS Scrabble FAQ

Is TAPS a Scrabble word?: TAPS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does TAPS mean?: TAPS is a verb form of tap. TAP means "to strike gently".
How do you use TAPS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They taps."
How many points is TAPS worth in Scrabble?: TAPS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAPS?: TAPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAPS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATAPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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