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TARPAULIN

/tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of TARPAULIN

noun

A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.

"Throw a tarpaulin over that woodpile before it gets wet."

noun

A sailor (often abbreviated to tar)

noun

Any heavy, waterproof material used as a cover.

Examples of TARPAULIN in a Sentence

  • "Throw a tarpaulin over that woodpile before it gets wet."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
15
points

Is TARPAULIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: TARPAULIN uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for TARPAULIN

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

Letter tarpaulin Total
Scrabble 111311111 11
WWF 111412212 15

Anagrams of TARPAULIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TARPAULIN

100 words from the letters in TARPAULIN

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How to Use TARPAULIN in Word Games

TARPAULIN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TARPAULIN to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TARPAULIN

What does TARPAULIN mean?
TARPAULIN is a noun. A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.
Is TARPAULIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TARPAULIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TARPAULIN worth in Scrabble?
TARPAULIN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TARPAULIN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TARPAULIN. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of TARPAULIN?
The anagrams of TARPAULIN (words using the exact same letters) are: UNPARTIAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.