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   claptrap

   /ˈklaptrap/

   noun

   • 1. absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas: "such sentiments are just pious claptrap"

   Word Origin mid 18th century (denoting something designed to elicit applause): from clap1 + trap1.

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • C

     3

   • L

     1

   • A

     1

   • P

     3

   • T

     1

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     1

   • A

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