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Is LAPS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, LAPS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LAPS mean?

Laps is a form of LAP.

  1. noun

    the upper side of the thighs of a seated person

    “he picked up the little girl and plopped her down in his lap”

  2. verb

    lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

  3. verb

    pass the tongue over

    “the dog licked her hand”

  4. noun

    an area of control or responsibility

    “the job fell right in my lap”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

L (1) + A (1) + P (3) + S (1) = 6 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 LAPS

Single letters that turn LAPS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks3

Back hooks1

Anagrams of LAPS

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LAPS

The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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