Is LAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAP is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does LAP mean?
- noun
the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
“he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap”
- verb
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
- verb
pass the tongue over
“the dog licked her hand”
- noun
an area of control or responsibility
“the job fell right in my lap”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
3
Letters
L (1) + A (1) + P (3) = 5 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for LAP
Single letters that turn LAP into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of LAP
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from LAP
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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