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Is GAPS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, GAPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does GAPS mean?

Gaps is a form of GAP.

  1. noun

    a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

    “gap between income and outgo”

  2. noun

    an open or empty space in or between things

    “there was a small opening between the trees”

  3. noun

    a narrow opening

    “he opened the window a crack”

  4. noun

    a pass between mountain peaks

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

7

Scrabble

9

Words With Friends

4

Letters

G (2) + A (1) + P (3) + S (1) = 7 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 GAPS

GAPS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of GAPS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from GAPS

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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