Earflap

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

One of two flaps attached to either side of a cap, designed to fold down and cover the ears in cold weather.

“He pulled down the earflaps on his winter hat as the temperature began to drop sharply.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ear·flap

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Synonyms

earlap

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Opens with EAR and ends in FLAP, with F and P as the high-value tiles to remember

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Scrabble

Scores 12 points with F worth 4 and P worth 3, excellent value for a practical compound

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “earflap”.

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