GAP
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is GAP a Scrabble word?
Yes. GAP is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (3 letters, 6 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
make an opening or gap in
- an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account"
- a narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack"
- a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"
- a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations
- a pass between mountain peaks
- an open or empty space in or between things; "there was a small opening between the trees"; "the explosion made a gap in the wall"
- make an opening or gap in
Synonyms
break, interruption, disruption, crack, spread, col, opening, breach
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
GAP scores 6 points before board multipliers.
- G = 2
- A = 1
- P = 3
Letter counts: A×1, G×1, P×1
GAP has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 3-letter words
Crossword relevance
GAP is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with G, ends with P, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "GAP — make an opening or gap in" (6 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
GAP is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is GAP a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
GAP (noun): an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account". Additional senses: a narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack"; a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"; a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations.
In standard Scrabble scoring, GAP totals 6 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. GAP relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
GAP is 3 letters long, begins with G, ends with P, and sorts to the alphagram AGP. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so GAP is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 1 vowel, 2 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 3-letter entries, GAP ranks by raw score (6 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QQV, XXX, XYZ, SQQ; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, GAP carries 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on G or P are common study angles; browse words starting with G and words ending with P to rehearse parallel sets.
GAP is a 3-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 3, starts with G, ends with P, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 3-letter entries like GAP frequently cross shorter words; knowing that GAP contains A, G, P helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as g?p to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside GAP include AP, GA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: G, A, P. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble gap directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 6 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat GAP as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "GAP — make an opening or gap in" (6 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is GAP a valid Scrabble word?
- GAP is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (3 letters, 6 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is GAP worth in Scrabble?
- GAP is worth 6 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: make an opening or gap in. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does GAP mean?
- GAP (noun): an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account". Additional senses: a narrow opening; "he opened the window a crack"; a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures; "gap between income and outgo"; "the spread between lending and borrowing costs"; a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of GAP?
- GAP scores 6 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 3-letter words.
- Does GAP have anagrams?
- GAP has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in GAP?
- GAP has 3 letters, starts with G, ends with P, and uses the alphagram AGP (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find GAP?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 3-letter results or "contains" patterns that match GAP. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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