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Is STRAP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STRAP is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position”.

Quick answer

Is STRAP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. STRAP is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, and it has 6 anagrams: SPRAT, PARTS, PRATS, SPART, TARPS, TRAPS.

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Letters
5
Scrabble
7 pts
Words With Friends
8 pts
Anagrams
6
Familiarity
99th percentile

STRAP meaning and definition

STRAP has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.

STRAP as a noun

  1. An elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position.
  2. Hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it.

STRAP as a verb

  1. Tie with a strap.
  2. Beat severely with a whip or rod.

STRAP Scrabble score and Words With Friends points

STRAP scores 7 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is P, worth 3 in Scrabble.

Letter-by-letter tile values

LetterScrabbleWords With Friends
S11
T11
R11
A11
P34
Total78

STRAP on premium squares

On a double word square STRAP scores 14 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 21. Putting P on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.

Rearranging the letters of STRAP

6 words use exactly the same 5 letters as STRAP. See all anagrams of STRAP.

  • sprat7
  • parts7
  • prats7
  • spart7
  • tarps7
  • traps7

Unscramble STRAP: 46 words from its letters

The letters S, T, R, A, P make 46 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.

  • part6
  • trap6
  • past6
  • star4
  • tap5
  • pat5
  • rap5
  • rasp6
  • rat3
  • sap5
  • spar6
  • spat6
  • par5
  • as2
  • tar3
  • art3
  • apt5
  • pa4
  • ar2
  • asp5
  • at2
  • spa5
  • arts4
  • pas5
  • prat6
  • pst5
  • rapt6
  • ras3
  • sat3
  • ta2
  • taps6
  • tarp6
  • tsar4
  • apts6
  • ars3
  • ats3
  • pars6
  • pats6
  • raps6
  • rast4
  • rats4
  • sar3
  • st2
  • stap6
  • tars4
  • tas3

Words like STRAP

One-letter changes to STRAP, useful for word ladders and board hooks.

Change one letter in STRAP

Add one letter to STRAP

  • satrap8
  • stramp10
  • straps8

Remove one letter from STRAP

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STRAP word facts

STRAP is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 1 vowel (A) and 4 consonants. It starts with S and ends with P. By corpus frequency, STRAP is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.

Holding the letters S, T, R, A, P on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 5 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.

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STRAP Scrabble word FAQ

Is STRAP a Scrabble word?

Yes. STRAP is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.

What does STRAP mean?

STRAP is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position”.

How many points is STRAP worth in Scrabble?

STRAP is worth 7 points in Scrabble: S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + P (3). On a double word square it scores 14, and on a triple word square 21.

How many points is STRAP in Words With Friends?

STRAP is worth 8 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.

What are the anagrams of STRAP?

STRAP has 6 anagrams: SPRAT, PARTS, PRATS, SPART, TARPS, TRAPS. Each uses exactly the same letters.

What words can you make from the letters in STRAP?

You can make 46 shorter words from the letters in STRAP, including PART, TRAP, PAST and STAR.

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