Is TRAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TRAP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does TRAP mean?
- noun
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
- noun
drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
- verb
place in a confining or embarrassing position
“He was trapped in a difficult situation”
- verb
catch in or as if in a trap
“The men trap foxes”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
4
Letters
T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + P (3) = 6 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 TRAP
Single letters that turn TRAP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of TRAP
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from TRAP
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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