LAPSED
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //læpst//
adj
- (of a person) Changed to a less valued condition or state; especially having lost one's religious faith."...satisfy the Doubtful, confirm the Wavering, recover the Lapsed, and be useful to all according to their several Circumstances and Conditions."
- (humorous) By extension, having changed a (secular) belief or adherence."My mother knew that I was a lapsed Republican, but did not dream of the depth to which I had fallen."
- (archaic, of a legacy) Having passed from the original holder or authority; no longer claimed."The only legitimate claimants must be, Albert of Austria, son of the sister of the last duke John; and the emperor Sigsmund, who might consider this part of Bavaria as a lapsed fief: that in this quality he had given the investiture of it to his son-in-law"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'LAPSED'?
The word LAPSED is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
L1
A1
P3
S1
E1
D2
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'LAPSED'?
The word LAPSED is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
L2
A1
P4
S1
E1
D2
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.