Dictionary
Zapping
z 10a 1p 3p 3i 1n 1g 2
About 2 syllables
verb · 7 letters · Less common · present participle of zap
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does zapping mean?
verb
strike suddenly and with force
“This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes”
kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting
“in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens”
Synonymsvaporize
strike at with firepower or bombs
“zap the enemy”
cook or heat in a microwave oven
“You can microwave the leftovers”
Definitions shown for zap, the base form of zapping.
Is ZAPPING a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is ZAPPING worth?
Scrabble
21 ptsWords With Friends
25 ptsWordfeud
24 ptsNYT Crossplay
23 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ZAPPING
Words that end like ZAPPING
Common words that share the ending -APPING, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -APPING Zapping: quick answers
Is ZAPPING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ZAPPING is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 21 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ZAPPING worth?
ZAPPING scores 21 points in Scrabble, 25 in Words With Friends, 24 in Wordfeud and 23 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does zapping mean?
zapping is the present participle of zap, which means “strike suddenly and with force”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in ZAPPING?
You can make 43 shorter words from ZAPPING, such as ZIGAN, ZAP, ZING, ZIP. See the full list.