taper
Taper can refer to a convex shape that narrows toward a point, the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone), or a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame. As a verb, taper can mean to give a point to or diminish gradually.
Length
5
Scrabble
7
WWF
8
Starts
TA
Ends
PER
Difficulty
Medium
Dictionary
What Does “TAPER” Mean?
taper has 6 documented senses across noun, verb.
Noun
4 sensesVerb
2 sensesScrabble Score
7
Letters
5
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Word Intelligence
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Definition
a convex shape that narrows toward a point
Length
5 letters
Starts With
T
Ends With
R
Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Letters
T, A, P, E, R
Use Case
Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.
Letter Breakdown
Word Facts
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Word Strategy
Strategy notes for using taper in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.
Scrabble Strategy
★★★☆☆TAPER has a Scrabble score of 7. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.
Wordle Strategy
★★★★☆TAPER is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.
Crossword Strategy
★★★★☆TAPER can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.
Anagram Strategy
★★★★☆TAPER uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.
Letter Intelligence
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Unique Letters
5
Repeated Letters
0
Highest Value Letter
P
Letter Pattern
ABCDE
CV Pattern
CVCVC
Vowel Share
40%
Consonant Share
60%
Bigrams
TA, AP, PE, ER
Trigrams
TAP, APE, PER
Crossword Intelligence
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