Trap

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A device for catching animals or a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

“The mouse was caught in the trap.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/træp/

Related Words

Synonyms

snarepitfallambush

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Vowel A in position 3, ends in P.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, also works as a verb.

Words Related to Trap

Anagrams of Trap

Words that use exactly the same letters as “trap”.

part

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “trap” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

frap tray trip wrap

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “trap”.

apart apert aport apter atrip pairt parte parti parto parts party pater peart porta prate prats pratt preta pruta spart sprat strap taper tapir

Longer words starting with Trap

Words that begin with “trap”.

trapa traps trapt

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