TAPES
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TAPES
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."
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."
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."
To bind with adhesive tape.
"Be sure to tape your parcel securely before posting it."
To record, particularly onto magnetic tape.
"You shouldn’t have said that. The microphone was on and we were taping."
(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
Is TAPES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAPES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | t | a | p | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of TAPES
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAPES
70 words from the letters in TAPES
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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.