CLAPTRAP
/ˈklæpˌtɹæp/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
C
3/4
L
1/2
A
1/1
P
3/4
T
1/1
R
1/1
A
1/1
P
3/4
Definition of CLAPTRAP
noun
Empty verbiage or nonsense.
noun
A device for producing a clapping sound in theaters.
noun
A device or trick to gain applause; a humbug.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
18
points
Is CLAPTRAP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CLAPTRAP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 18 pts
Tip: CLAPTRAP uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CLAPTRAP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | l | a | p | t | r | a | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CLAPTRAP
85 words from the letters in CLAPTRAP
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
capa
8/10
UK
paca
8/10
USUKWWF
calp
8/11
UK
clap
8/11
USUKWWF
papa
8/10
USUKWWF
palp
8/11
USUKWWF
plap
8/11
UK
carp
8/10
USUKWWF
crap
8/10
USUKWWF
parp
8/10
UK
pact
8/10
USUKWWF
alap
6/8
UK
raca
6/7
UK
carl
6/8
USUKWWF
para
6/7
USWWF
acta
6/7
USUKWWF
clat
6/8
UK
talc
6/8
USUKWWF
atap
6/7
USUKWWF
tapa
6/7
USUKWWF
plat
6/8
USWWF
cart
6/7
USUKWWF
part
6/7
USUKWWF
prat
6/7
USUKWWF
rapt
6/7
USUKWWF
tarp
6/7
USUKWWF
trap
6/7
USUKWWF
alar
4/5
USUKWWF
taal
4/5
UK
tala
4/5
USUKWWF
atar
4/4
UK
rata
4/4
UK
tara
4/4
UK
3-letter words
cap
7/9
USUKWWF
pac
7/9
USUKWWF
app
7/9
pap
7/9
USUKWWF
lac
5/7
USUKWWF
alp
5/7
USUKWWF
lap
5/7
USUKWWF
pal
5/7
USUKWWF
arc
5/6
USUKWWF
car
5/6
USUKWWF
par
5/6
USUKWWF
rap
5/6
USUKWWF
act
5/6
USUKWWF
cat
5/6
USUKWWF
apt
5/6
USUKWWF
pat
5/6
USUKWWF
tap
5/6
USUKWWF
aal
3/4
USUKWWF
ala
3/4
USUKWWF
laa
3/4
UK
lar
3/4
USUKWWF
alt
3/4
USWWF
lat
3/4
USWWF
art
3/3
USUKWWF
rat
3/3
USUKWWF
tar
3/3
USUKWWF
How to Use CLAPTRAP in Word Games
CLAPTRAP is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CLAPTRAP to find 85 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About CLAPTRAP
What does CLAPTRAP mean?
CLAPTRAP is a noun. Empty verbiage or nonsense.
Is CLAPTRAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CLAPTRAP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CLAPTRAP worth in Scrabble?
CLAPTRAP is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CLAPTRAP?
You can make 85 words from the letters in CLAPTRAP. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CLAPTRAP?
Synonyms of CLAPTRAP include: hot air, palaver, waffle. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.