01 Word definition

claptrap

8 letters · 2 vowels · 6 consonants

Is CLAPTRAP a word?

Yes. CLAPTRAP is a 8-letter noun. pompous or pretentious talk or writing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CLAPTRAP?

C-L-A-P-T-R-A-P

CLAPTRAP contains 8 letters, begins with C, and ends with P.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. pompous or pretentious talk or writing

Synonyms
bombastfustianrantblah
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score14points
Words With Friends18points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CLAPTRAP spelled?

C1L2A3P4T5R6A7P8
Starts withCLAFirst 3 letters
Ends withRAPLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats A, P
Vowel balance2 / 6Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About CLAPTRAP.

How do you spell CLAPTRAP?

CLAPTRAP is spelled C-L-A-P-T-R-A-P. It contains 8 letters.