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Is GAPES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GAPES mean?

Gapes is a form of GAPE.

  1. verb

    look with amazement; look stupidly

  2. noun

    an expression of openmouthed astonishment

  3. noun

    a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

  4. verb

    be wide open

    “the deep gaping canyon”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5

G (2) + A (1) + P (3) + E (1) + S (1) = 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 GAPES

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

Front hooks1

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of GAPES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GAPES

The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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