Is ZAPPER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ZAPPER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ZAPPER mean?
- noun
an electrical device that can injure or kill by means of electric currents
“a bug zapper”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
19
Scrabble
21
Words With Friends
6
Letters
Z (10) + A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) = 19 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 ZAPPER
Single letters that turn ZAPPER 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
Words you can make from ZAPPER
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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