Is ZAPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ZAPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does ZAPS mean?
Zaps is a form of ZAP.
- noun
a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
“they gave it another zap of radiation”
- verb
strike suddenly and with force
“This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes”
- verb
kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting
“in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens”
- verb
strike at with firepower or bombs
“zap the enemy”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 15
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 4
Z (10) + A (1) + P (3) + S (1) = 15 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 ZAPS
ZAPS 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 ZAPS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from ZAPS
The 10 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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