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11 words · highest scoring is megaplex at 20 points

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About 8 Letter Words With GAP

There are 11 eight letter words containing GAP in our dictionary. The highest scoring is megaplex at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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8 Letter Words With GAP at a Glance

Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With GAP

  • megaplex20
  • gapeworm16
  • gapingly15
  • gappings14
  • medigaps14
  • megapode14
  • megapods14
  • gappiest13

8 Letter Words With GAP Defined

gapewormNoun · 16 points
a parasitic nematode worm that infests the trachea and bronchi of birds, causing the gapes
megapodeNoun · 14 points
a large ground-dwelling Australasian and Southeast Asian bird that builds a large mound of debris to incubate its eggs by the heat of decomposition
gappiestAdjective · 13 points
interrupted by breaks or spaces; having gaps

8 Letter Words With GAP: Questions

How many eight letter words containing GAP are there?

There are 11 eight letter words containing GAP in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing GAP?

MEGAPLEX is the highest scoring option at 20 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words containing GAP?

GAPESEED, GAPPIEST, MEGAPODE are among the most familiar eight letter words containing GAP. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words containing GAP valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.