Limps

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

walks unevenly due to injury

“He limps slightly after the knee operation.”

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Wordle

"Limps" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Limps" is worth 9 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Limps

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “limps” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

dimps gimps lamps limas limbs limes limns limos limpy lisps lumps pimps simps

Words you can make from Limps

Shorter words formed from the letters in “limps”.

imps lips slim slip

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “limps”.

simple simply

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