TRAPS
7
Definition
noun
- a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
- drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
- something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares"the exam was full of trap questions"
- a device to hurl clay pigeons into the air for trapshooters
verb
- place in a confining or embarrassing position"He was trapped in a difficult situation"
- catch in or as if in a trap"The men trap foxes"
- hold or catch as if in a trap"The gaps between the teeth trap food particles"
- to hold fast or prevent from moving"The child was pinned under the fallen tree"
Source: WordNet
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 'TRAPS'?
The word TRAPS is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
T1
R1
A1
P3
S1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TRAPS'?
The word TRAPS is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
T1
R1
A1
P4
S1
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.