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GAPE

/ˈɡeɪp/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

G 2/3
A 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1

Definition of GAPE

noun

An act of gaping; a yawn.

noun

A large opening.

noun

A disease in poultry caused by gapeworm in the windpipe, a symptom of which is frequent gaping.

verb

To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise.

verb

To stare in wonder.

verb

To open wide; to display a gap.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is GAPE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like GAPE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for GAPE

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

Letter gape Total
Scrabble 2131 7
WWF 3141 9

Anagrams of GAPE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use GAPE in Word Games

GAPE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: GAPE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAPE to find 13 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GAPE

What does GAPE mean?
GAPE is a noun. An act of gaping; a yawn.
Is GAPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GAPE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GAPE worth in Scrabble?
GAPE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from GAPE?
You can make 13 words from the letters in GAPE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of GAPE?
The anagrams of GAPE (words using the exact same letters) are: PAGE, PEAG. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.