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RAPS

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

R 1/1
A 1/1
P 3/4
S 1/1

Definition of RAPS

noun

A sharp blow with something hard.

"The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler."

noun

Blame for something.

"You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap."

noun

A charge, whether or not it results in a conviction.

verb

To strike something sharply with one's knuckles; knock.

verb

To strike with a quick blow; to knock on.

verb

To free (a pattern) in a mould by light blows on the pattern, so as to facilitate its removal.

noun

A lay or skein containing 120 yards of yarn.

noun

Any of the tokens that passed current for a halfpenny in Ireland in the early part of the eighteenth century; any coin of trifling value.

Synonyms of RAPS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of RAPS in a Sentence

  • "The teacher gave the wayward pupil a rap across the knuckles with her ruler."
  • "You can't act irresponsibly and then expect me to take the rap."
  • "I don't care a rap."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
7
points

Is RAPS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

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

Letter Values for RAPS

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

Letter raps Total
Scrabble 1131 6
WWF 1141 7

Anagrams of RAPS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use RAPS in Word Games

RAPS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: RAPS 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 RAPS to find 18 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About RAPS

What does RAPS mean?
RAPS is a noun. A sharp blow with something hard.
Is RAPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RAPS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RAPS worth in Scrabble?
RAPS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from RAPS?
You can make 18 words from the letters in RAPS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of RAPS?
Synonyms of RAPS include: fall, knock, noogie. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of RAPS?
The anagrams of RAPS (words using the exact same letters) are: APRS, PARS, RASP, SPAR. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.