Dictionary
Malaprop
m 3a 1l 1a 1p 3r 1o 1p 3
About 3 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does malaprop mean?
noun
the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar
Synonymsmalapropism
Is MALAPROP a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is MALAPROP worth?
Scrabble
14 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in MALAPROP
Hooks for MALAPROP
Add one letter to the front or back of MALAPROP to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Malaprop: quick answers
Is MALAPROP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MALAPROP is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 14 points before board bonuses.
How many points is MALAPROP worth?
MALAPROP scores 14 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does malaprop mean?
As a noun, malaprop means “the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar”.
What words can you make with the letters in MALAPROP?
You can make 104 shorter words from MALAPROP, such as PAMPA, PALMAR, PARAMO, POMP. See the full list.