Dapples

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Plural of dapple, referring to small contrasting patches or spots of colour on a surface.

“Sunlight cast dapples of gold and deep shadow across the moss-covered forest floor.”

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Synonyms

spots patches flecksmottles

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with DAPP and ends in LES, with the double P being a strong clue once the DAPPL root is known

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Scrabble

Double P adds value, the LES ending is hookable, and this is a good word for clearing P tiles from the rack

Words Related to Dapples

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “dapples” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

dappled

Words you can make from Dapples

Shorter words formed from the letters in “dapples”.

appled apples dapple lapped lapsed pedals pleads sapped adeps appel apple dales deals depas elaps lades lapps lapse lased leads leaps lepas padle paled

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