01 Word definition

tap

3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants

Is TAP a word?

Yes. TAP is a 3-letter noun. the sound made by a gentle blow Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TAP?

T-A-P

TAP contains 3 letters, begins with T, and ends with P.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the sound made by a gentle blow

2noun

  1. a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask

Synonyms
patrapwater faucetwater taphydrant
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score5points
Words With Friends6points
Word length3letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TAP spelled?

T1A2P3
Starts withTAPFirst 3 letters
Ends withTAPLast 3 letters
Unique letters3No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 2Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play TAP?

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About TAP.

How do you spell TAP?

TAP is spelled T-A-P. It contains 3 letters.