How many points is TRAPPING worth in Scrabble?

TRAPPING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TRAPPING?

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

Can you add a letter to TRAPPING?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STRAPPING, TRAPPINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TRAPPING

13 pts

TRAPPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. TRAPPING is a noun form of trap. TRAP means "device for catching animals".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtɹæpɪŋ/

verb

To physically capture, to catch in a trap or traps, or something like a trap.
Example: to trap foxes
To ensnare; to take by stratagem; to entrap.
To provide with a trap.
Example: to trap a drain

verb

To dress with ornaments; to adorn (especially said of horses).

noun

An instance of ensnaring something or someone.

noun

An ornamental covering or harness for a horse; caparison.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

TRAPPING is a noun form of trap. TRAP means "device for catching animals".

In a sentence: "The trapping is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TRAP6 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before TRAPPING. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

STRAPPING14 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after TRAPPING. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

TRAPPINGS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

TRAPPING Scrabble FAQ

Is TRAPPING a Scrabble word?: TRAPPING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does TRAPPING mean?: TRAPPING is a noun form of trap. TRAP means "device for catching animals".
How do you use TRAPPING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The trapping is noted."
How many points is TRAPPING worth in Scrabble?: TRAPPING is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TRAPPING?: TRAPPING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TRAPPING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STRAPPING, TRAPPINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.