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TAPS

4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

T 1
A 1
P 3
S 1

Meaning of TAPS

noun
  1. A tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.
  2. A device used to dispense liquids.
    "We don't have bottled water; you'll have to get it from the tap."
verb
  1. To furnish with taps.
    "If we tap the maple trees, we can get maple syrup!"
  2. To draw off liquid from a vessel.
    "He tapped a new barrel of beer."
noun
  1. A gentle or slight blow; a light rap; a pat.
    "When Steve felt a tap on his shoulder, he turned around."
  2. The act of touching a touch screen.
verb
  1. To strike lightly.
    "She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention."
  2. To touch one's finger, foot, or other body parts on a surface (usually) repeatedly.
    "He was so nervous he began to tap his fingers on the table."
noun
  1. A rhythmic dance in which the heels and toes of the dancer's shoes make a series of clicks
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Anagrams of TAPS

past6
pats6
spat6

Related words

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tabu6
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talc6
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tame6
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About the word TAPS

Is "TAPS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "TAPS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "TAPS" worth?

In Scrabble, "TAPS" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "TAPS" mean?

A tapering cylindrical pin or peg used to stop the vent in a cask.

What are the anagrams of "TAPS"?

3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as TAPS: PAST, PATS, SPAT.