SCRAPE
/skɹeɪp/
6 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SCRAPE
A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).
"He fell on the sidewalk and got a scrape on his knee."
A fight, especially a fistfight without weapons.
"He got in a scrape with the school bully."
An awkward set of circumstances.
"I'm in a bit of a scrape — I've no money to buy my wife a birthday present."
To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
"Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard."
To remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner.
"Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife."
To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface.
"She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee."
Examples of SCRAPE in a Sentence
- "He fell on the sidewalk and got a scrape on his knee."
- "He got in a scrape with the school bully."
- "I'm in a bit of a scrape — I've no money to buy my wife a birthday present."
- "Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard."
Word Details
Is SCRAPE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCRAPE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCRAPE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCRAPE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | r | a | p | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
Anagrams of SCRAPE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCRAPE
100 words from the letters in SCRAPE
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How to Use SCRAPE in Word Games
SCRAPE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, SCRAPE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SCRAPE to find 100 additional valid words.