TAPER
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈteɪpə//
noun
- (by extension) A small light.
- (machining) Ellipsis of machine taper.
- (figurative) Gradual reduction over time."a drug taper"
verb
- (transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end."Though true cylinders without — within, the villainous green goggling glasses deceitfully tapered downwards to a cheating bottom."
- (intransitive) To become thinner or narrower at one end.
- (ambitransitive) To diminish gradually."Current major clinical practice guidelines provide little support for clinicians wishing to help patients discontinue or taper antidepressants in terms of mitigating and managing withdrawal symptoms."
- (intransitive) (of a central bank) To tighten monetary policy.
noun
- (weaving) One who operates a tape machine.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'TAPER'?
The word TAPER is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
P3
E1
R1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TAPER'?
The word TAPER is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
P4
E1
R1
Total: 8 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.