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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

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
9
Letters
4

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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