Is TAPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TAPES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TAPES mean?
Tapes is a form of TAPE.
- noun
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
“he used a piece of tape for a belt”
- noun
a recording made on magnetic tape
“the several recordings were combined on a master tape”
- noun
the finishing line for a foot race
“he broke the tape in record time”
- noun
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
“the carpenter should have used his tape measure”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
T (1) + A (1) + P (3) + E (1) + 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 TAPES
Single letters that turn TAPES into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of TAPES
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TAPES
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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