What does LEAP mean?

Pronunciation
/lip/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
6
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  2. an abrupt transition“a successful leap from college to the major leagues”
  3. a sudden and decisive increase“a jump in attendance”
  4. the distance leaped (or to be leaped)“a leap of 10 feet”

verb

  1. move forward by leaps and bounds“The horse bounded across the meadow”
  2. pass abruptly from one state or topic to another“leap into fame”
  3. jump down from an elevated point“the parachutist didn't want to jump”
  4. cause to jump or leap“the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

leaps7leapt7leaped9

Anagrams of LEAP

pale6 plea6 peal6

Words inside LEAP

13 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ale3 alp5ape5lap5 lea3pal5 pea5ae2al2el2 la2 pa4 pe4

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Anagrams of LEAP

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Questions

Is LEAP a valid word in word games?

LEAP is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is LEAP worth?

LEAP is worth 6 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from LEAP?

13 other words, including AL, LA, EL and PA.