GAPE
/ˈɡeɪp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of GAPE
An act of gaping; a yawn.
A large opening.
A disease in poultry caused by gapeworm in the windpipe, a symptom of which is frequent gaping.
To open the mouth wide, especially involuntarily, as in a yawn, anger, or surprise.
To stare in wonder.
To open wide; to display a gap.
Word Details
Is GAPE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAPE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | g | a | p | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAPE
13 words from the letters in GAPE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.