Is STRAPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STRAPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STRAPS mean?
Straps is a form of STRAP.
- noun
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
- verb
tie with a strap
- noun
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
- noun
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 9
- Letters
- 6
S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + P (3) + 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 STRAPS
STRAPS 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 STRAPS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from STRAPS
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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