Earlap
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A flap attached to a hat or cap that folds down to cover and protect the ear from the cold.
“He pulled down the earlaps of his deerstalker as the temperature plummeted overnight.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ear·lap
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Synonyms
earflapeartab
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Contains vowels E, A, A, the LAP ending is recognisable, no unusual letters to trip you up.
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, P (3 pts) is the highest-value tile, takes an -S hook to form EARLAPS cleanly.
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