ELAPSES
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of ELAPSES
(of time) To pass or move by.
"He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work."
Examples of ELAPSES in a Sentence
- "He allowed a month to elapse before beginning the work."
Word Details
Is ELAPSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ELAPSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ELAPSES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for ELAPSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | l | a | p | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ELAPSES
100 words from the letters in ELAPSES
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How to Use ELAPSES in Word Games
ELAPSES is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since ELAPSES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ELAPSES to find 100 additional valid words.