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LIMP

/lɪmp/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective

L 1/2
I 1/1
M 3/4
P 3/4

Definition of LIMP

noun

An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.

"She walks with a limp."

noun

A scraper for removing poor ore or refuse from the sieve.

verb

To walk lamely, as if favouring one leg.

verb

(of a vehicle) To travel with a malfunctioning system of propulsion.

"The bomber limped home on one engine."

verb

To move or proceed irregularly.

"The business limped through the recession"

noun

A scraper of board or sheet-iron shaped like half the head of a small cask, used for scraping the ore off the sieve in the operation of hand-jigging.

verb

To be inadequate or unsatisfactory.

adjective

Flaccid; flabby, like flesh.

Examples of LIMP in a Sentence

  • "She walks with a limp."
  • "The bomber limped home on one engine."
  • "The business limped through the recession"
  • "a limp rope"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is LIMP a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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

Letter Values for LIMP

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

Letter limp Total
Scrabble 1133 8
WWF 2144 11

Anagrams of LIMP

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LIMP

9 words from the letters in LIMP

How to Use LIMP in Word Games

LIMP is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LIMP 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 LIMP to find 9 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LIMP

What does LIMP mean?
LIMP is a noun. An irregular, jerky or awkward gait.
Is LIMP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LIMP is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LIMP worth in Scrabble?
LIMP is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LIMP?
You can make 9 words from the letters in LIMP. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LIMP?
The anagrams of LIMP (words using the exact same letters) are: PLIM. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.