01 Word definition

taper

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is TAPER a word?

Yes. TAPER is a 5-letter noun. a convex shape that narrows toward a point Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TAPER?

T-A-P-E-R

TAPER contains 5 letters, begins with T, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a convex shape that narrows toward a point

2noun

  1. the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score7points
Words With Friends8points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TAPER spelled?

T1A2P3E4R5
Starts withTAPFirst 3 letters
Ends withPERLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About TAPER.

How do you spell TAPER?

TAPER is spelled T-A-P-E-R. It contains 5 letters.