01 Word definition

trap

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is TRAP a word?

Yes. TRAP is a 4-letter noun. a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell TRAP?

T-R-A-P

TRAP contains 4 letters, begins with T, and ends with P.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

2noun

  1. drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends7points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is TRAP spelled?

T1R2A3P4
Starts withTRAFirst 3 letters
Ends withRAPLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About TRAP.

How do you spell TRAP?

TRAP is spelled T-R-A-P. It contains 4 letters.