Laps
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of lap: the flat area formed by the upper thighs of a seated person.
“The children climbed onto their grandparents' laps to listen to a bedtime story.”
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All four letters, L, A, P, and S, are among the most common in Wordle, making LAPS an excellent early guess.
Scrabble
Worth 6 points. Can be extended to LAPSE (add E) for a five-letter play with greater board coverage.
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