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Is RAPPEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, RAPPEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RAPPEL mean?

  1. noun

    (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body

  2. verb

    descend by means of a rappel

    “The ascent was easy--roping down the mountain would be much more difficult and dangerous”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
13
Letters
6

R (1) + A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + E (1) + L (1) = 10 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 RAPPEL

Single letters that turn RAPPEL 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 hooks1

Anagrams of RAPPEL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from RAPPEL

The 53 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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