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Is LEAP a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does LEAP mean?

  1. verb

    move forward by leaps and bounds

    “The horse bounded across the meadow”

  2. noun

    a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

  3. noun

    an abrupt transition

    “a successful leap from college to the major leagues”

  4. verb

    pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

    “leap into fame”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

L (1) + E (1) + A (1) + P (3) = 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 LEAP

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

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks2

Anagrams of LEAP

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from LEAP

The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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