Dewlap
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A loose pendulous fold of skin hanging beneath the chin or throat, found in certain animals such as cattle or, informally, in elderly people.
“The old bullock had a pronounced dewlap that swayed heavily as it walked.”
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dew·lap
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Wordle
Contains W and the distinctive DEW opening, ends in -LAP, an uncommon closing for a six-letter word
Scrabble
Worth 14 points, W scores 4 and P scores 3, a well-rewarded specialist word worth memorising
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