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TAPES

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

T 1/1
A 1/1
P 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of TAPES

noun

Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.

"Hand me some tape. I need to fix a tear in this paper."

noun

Thin and flat paper, plastic or similar flexible material, usually produced in the form of a roll.

"After the party there was tape all over the place."

noun

Finishing tape, stretched across a track to mark the end of a race.

"Jones broke the tape in 47.77 seconds, a new world record."

verb

To bind with adhesive tape.

"Be sure to tape your parcel securely before posting it."

verb

To record, particularly onto magnetic tape.

"You shouldn’t have said that. The microphone was on and we were taping."

verb

(passive) To understand, figure out.

"I've finally got this thing taped."

Examples of TAPES in a Sentence

  • "Hand me some tape. I need to fix a tear in this paper."
  • "After the party there was tape all over the place."
  • "Jones broke the tape in 47.77 seconds, a new world record."
  • "Be sure to tape your parcel securely before posting it."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is TAPES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: TAPES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TAPES

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

Letter tapes Total
Scrabble 11311 7
WWF 11411 8

Anagrams of TAPES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use TAPES in Word Games

TAPES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TAPES 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 TAPES to find 70 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TAPES

What does TAPES mean?
TAPES is a noun. Flexible material in a roll with a sticky surface on one or both sides; adhesive tape.
Is TAPES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TAPES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TAPES worth in Scrabble?
TAPES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TAPES?
You can make 70 words from the letters in TAPES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of TAPES?
The anagrams of TAPES (words using the exact same letters) are: PASTE, PATES, PEATS, SEPTA, SPATE, TEPAS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.