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Word: TAPAS

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 A 1 P 3 A 1 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /tหˆรฆpรฆs/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile P (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of TAPAS

noun
  1. A variety of Spanish small food items or snacks, originally served with sherry.
  2. (by extension) Small food items generally.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "tapas", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "tapas" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TAPAS a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TAPAS is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TAPAS worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TAPAS is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in TAPAS? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in TAPAS.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TAPAS:

  • # the tapas effect
  • # master of tapas
  • # playing with tapas
  • # in terms of tapas

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