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CLAPBOARD

/ˈklæbə(ɹ)d/

9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of CLAPBOARD

noun

A narrow board, usually thicker at one edge than the other, used as siding for houses and similar structures of frame construction.

noun

Such boards, arranged horizontally and overlapping with thick edge down, collectively, as siding.

noun

An oak board of a size used for barrel staves.

verb

To cover with clapboards.

"to clapboard the sides of a house"

noun

A clapper board; a device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used to synchronize picture and sound at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production.

Synonyms of CLAPBOARD

Words with similar meaning

Examples of CLAPBOARD in a Sentence

  • "to clapboard the sides of a house"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is CLAPBOARD a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CLAPBOARD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: CLAPBOARD uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CLAPBOARD

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter clapboard Total
Scrabble 311331112 16
WWF 421441112 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLAPBOARD

100 words from the letters in CLAPBOARD

How to Use CLAPBOARD in Word Games

CLAPBOARD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CLAPBOARD to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CLAPBOARD

What does CLAPBOARD mean?
CLAPBOARD is a noun. A narrow board, usually thicker at one edge than the other, used as siding for houses and similar structures of frame construction.
Is CLAPBOARD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLAPBOARD is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CLAPBOARD worth in Scrabble?
CLAPBOARD is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CLAPBOARD?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CLAPBOARD. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CLAPBOARD?
Synonyms of CLAPBOARD include: weatherboard, clapper board, clapstick. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.