NAPPING
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of NAPPING
To have a nap; to sleep for a short period of time, especially during the day.
To be off one's guard.
"The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse."
To form or raise a soft or fuzzy surface on (fabric or leather).
To grab; to nab.
To cover (something) with a sauce (usually in passive).
The act of taking a nap or short sleep.
The act or process of raising a nap, as on cloth.
Examples of NAPPING in a Sentence
- "The regulators were caught napping by the financial collapse."
Word Details
Is NAPPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NAPPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NAPPING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for NAPPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | a | p | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NAPPING
41 words from the letters in NAPPING
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How to Use NAPPING in Word Games
NAPPING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since NAPPING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NAPPING to find 41 additional valid words.