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leap

noun · verb

Leap can refer to a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards, a sudden and decisive increase, or the distance leaped (or to be leaped). As a verb, leap can mean to move forward by leaps and bounds, pass abruptly from one state or topic to another, or jump down from an elevated point.

8 meanings4 lettersScrabble 6

Length

4

Scrabble

6

WWF

8

Starts

LE

Ends

EAP

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “LEAP” Mean?

leap has 8 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

4 senses
1

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

2

an abrupt transition

a successful leap from college to the major leagues

3

a sudden and decisive increase

a jump in attendance

Synonyms

4

the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

a leap of 10 feet

Verb

4 senses
1

move forward by leaps and bounds

The horse bounded across the meadow

The child leapt across the puddle

Can you jump over the fence?

The horses leap across the field

2

pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

leap into fame

jump to a conclusion

jump from one thing to another

Synonyms

3

jump down from an elevated point

the parachutist didn't want to jump

every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge

the widow leapt into the funeral pyre

Synonyms

4

cause to jump or leap

the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop

The men leap the horses across the field

Synonyms

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

4

Vowels

2

Consonants

2

Word Intelligence

Explore the word leap with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Length

4 letters

Starts With

L

Ends With

P

Vowels

2

Consonants

2

Letters

L, E, A, P

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

l
e
a
p

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for leap.

LEAP is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 6.
It starts with L and ends with P.
It contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 50%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using leap in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★☆☆☆

LEAP has a Scrabble score of 6. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

LEAP is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

LEAP can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 4-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

LEAP uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

A deeper look at the letter structure, patterns, and useful game signals inside leap.

Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

P

Letter Pattern

ABCD

CV Pattern

CVVC

Vowel Share

50%

Consonant Share

50%

Bigrams

LE, EA, AP

Trigrams

LEA, EAP

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for leap.

LEAP is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with L and ends with P, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 4 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVVC, making it relatively easy to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 6, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with L and ends with P, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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