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Is CLAP a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CLAP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CLAP mean?

  1. noun

    a sudden very loud noise

  2. verb

    put quickly or forcibly

    “The judge clapped him in jail”

  3. verb

    cause to strike the air in flight

    “The big bird clapped its wings”

  4. verb

    clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + L (1) + A (1) + P (3) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CLAP

Single letters that turn CLAP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Words you can make from CLAP

The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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