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LEAP

/liːp/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

L 1/2
E 1/1
A 1/1
P 3/4

Definition of LEAP

noun

The act of leaping or jumping.

noun

The distance traversed by a leap or jump.

noun

A group of leopards.

verb

To jump.

verb

To pass over by a leap or jump.

"to leap a wall or a ditch"

verb

To copulate with (a female beast); to cover.

adjective

(calendar) Intercalary, bissextile.

noun

A basket.

Synonyms of LEAP

Words with similar meaning

Examples of LEAP in a Sentence

  • "to leap a wall or a ditch"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is LEAP a Scrabble Word?

Yes, LEAP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: Short words like LEAP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for LEAP

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter leap Total
Scrabble 1113 6
WWF 2114 8

Anagrams of LEAP

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use LEAP in Word Games

LEAP is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LEAP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LEAP to find 19 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LEAP

What does LEAP mean?
LEAP is a noun. The act of leaping or jumping.
Is LEAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LEAP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LEAP worth in Scrabble?
LEAP is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LEAP?
You can make 19 words from the letters in LEAP. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LEAP?
Synonyms of LEAP include: bound, hop, jump, spring. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of LEAP?
The anagrams of LEAP (words using the exact same letters) are: PALE, PEAL, PELA, PLEA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.