With TAP
4 words · highest scoring is metaphor at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words With TAP
There are 4 eight letter words containing TAP in our dictionary. The highest scoring is metaphor at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CATAPULT, METAPHOR, TAPERING among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words With TAP at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With TAP
- metaphor15
- tapestry13
- catapult12
- tapering11
Common 8 Letter Words With TAP
- catapult12
- metaphor15
- tapering11
- tapestry13
8 Letter Words With TAP Defined
- catapultNoun · 12 points
- a forked stick with an elastic band fastened to the two prongs, used by children for shooting small stones
- metaphorNoun · 15 points
- a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable
- taperingAdjective · 11 points
- becoming thinner or narrower towards one end
- tapestryNoun · 13 points
- a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving coloured weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, used as a wall hanging or soft furnishing
8 Letter Words With TAP: Questions
How many eight letter words containing TAP are there?
There are 4 eight letter words containing TAP in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing TAP?
METAPHOR is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing TAP?
CATAPULT, METAPHOR, TAPERING are among the most familiar eight letter words containing TAP. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing TAP valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.