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
15
Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
4
Letters
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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