Is Lap a Scrabble Word? Yes

Yes, "Lap" is a valid Scrabble word and it is worth 5 points in the game. The letter "L" is worth 1 point, the letter "a" is worth 1 point, and the letter "p" is worth 3 points. Therefore, the total point value of "Lap" is 5. Players can use this word in their game and score points accordingly. It's important to remember that Scrabble words must be valid words found in a standard dictionary, and "Lap" meets this requirement.


Definition for the word Lap.

  • the part of a piece of clothing that covers the thighs (noun)
    "his lap was covered with food stains"
  • take up with the tongue (verb)
    "The cat lapped up the milk"
  • touching with the tongue (noun)
    "the dog's laps were warm and wet"
  • a flap that lies over another part (noun)
    "the lap of the shingles should be at least ten inches"
  • pass the tongue over (verb)
  • movement once around a course (noun)
    "he drove an extra lap just for insurance"
  • wash or flow against (verb)
  • move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound (verb)
  • an area of control or responsibility (noun)
    "the job fell right in my lap"
  • lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another (verb)
  • the upper side of the thighs of a seated person (noun)
    "he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap"

Is Lap a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes Lap is a valid Scrabble word.


Scrabble Point Value of Lap: 5 Points
Words with Friends Point Value of Lap: 7 Points
Anagrams of Lap: ALP, PAL


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