DRAPEY is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. DRAPEY is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 12 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DRAPEY?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 32 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DRAPEY is to know. It scores 12 from 6 tiles, takes 0 hooks, and its letters make up 5.8% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DRAPEY
No single letter turns DRAPEY into another word.
How DRAPEY scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in DRAPEY, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| p | 1 | 2 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| y | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 114,974.
What does DRAPEY mean in Scrabble?
adjective
informal
Falling or hanging in soft, loose folds, as a fabric or garment does.
Fashion writers and sewers use drapey to praise cloth that flows over the body instead of standing stiff. Silk, rayon and jersey knits are typical drapey fabrics, while denim and canvas are not. The adjective grows out of the verb drape, but it describes the way a piece of clothing hangs rather than the act of covering something.
How DRAPEY is used
Informal; mostly found in fashion, sewing and interior design.
- She chose a drapey blouse that moved as she walked.
- The shop sells drapey scarves in soft jersey.
- A drapey cardigan can make a plain outfit look relaxed.
- Stiff cotton would not give the drapey effect the dress needs.
- The curtains are drapey enough to pool on the floor.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DRAPEY and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of DRAPEY
The 6 tiles of DRAPEY in a different order — 1 found.
Shorter words from the letters in DRAPEY
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Common questions about DRAPEY
- Is DRAPEY valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DRAPEY, where it scores 12 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DRAPEY worth?
- DRAPEY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DRAPEY mean?
- Falling or hanging in soft, loose folds, as a fabric or garment does.
- What letters can be added to DRAPEY?
- No single letter can be added to DRAPEY to make another word.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of DRAPEY:
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