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slip

noun · verb

Slip can refer to a socially awkward or tactless act, a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc, or potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics. As a verb, slip can mean to move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner, insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly, or move stealthily.

26 meanings4 lettersScrabble 6

Length

4

Scrabble

6

WWF

8

Starts

SL

Ends

LIP

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “SLIP” Mean?

slip has 26 documented senses across noun, verb.

Noun

15 senses
1

a socially awkward or tactless act

2

a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

3

potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics

4

a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

Synonyms

5

a young and slender person

he's a mere slip of a lad

6

a place where a craft can be made fast

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7

an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

he blamed his slip on the ice

the jolt caused many slips and a few spills

Synonyms

8

a slippery smoothness

he could feel the slickness of the tiller

9

artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material

Synonyms

10

a small sheet of paper

a receipt slip

a withdrawal slip

11

a woman's sleeveless undergarment

12

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase

13

an unexpected slide

Synonyms

14

a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air

Synonyms

15

the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)

Verb

11 senses
1

move stealthily

The ship slipped away in the darkness

Synonyms

2

insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly

He slipped some money into the waiter's hand

3

move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

the wheels skidded against the sidewalk

4

fall to a lower standard

My grades are slipping

5

move smoothly and easily

the bolt slipped into place

water slipped from the polished marble

6

to make a mistake or be incorrect

Synonyms

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7

pass on stealthily

He slipped me the key when nobody was looking

They slip the food to the people

They slip the people the food

Synonyms

8

move easily

slip into something comfortable

9

cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion

he slipped the bolt into place

10

pass out of one's memory

11

move out of position

dislocate joints

the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

4

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

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

Definition

a socially awkward or tactless act

Length

4 letters

Starts With

S

Ends With

P

Vowels

1

Consonants

3

Letters

S, L, I, P

Use Case

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

Letter Breakdown

s
l
i
p

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for slip.

SLIP is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 6.
It starts with S and ends with P.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 25%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CCVC.

Word Strategy

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

Scrabble Strategy

★★☆☆☆

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

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

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

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

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

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

SLIP 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 slip.

Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

P

Letter Pattern

ABCD

CV Pattern

CCVC

Vowel Share

25%

Consonant Share

75%

Bigrams

SL, LI, IP

Trigrams

SLI, LIP

Crossword Intelligence

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

SLIP is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with S and ends with P, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 1 vowel and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CCVC.
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 CCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 6, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with S and ends with P, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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