01 Word definition

slip

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is SLIP a word?

Yes. SLIP is a 4-letter noun. a socially awkward or tactless act Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell SLIP?

S-L-I-P

SLIP contains 4 letters, begins with S, and ends with P.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a socially awkward or tactless act

2noun

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

Synonyms
faux pasgaffesolecismgaucherieslip-upmiscueparapraxis
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends8points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is SLIP spelled?

S1L2I3P4
Starts withSLIFirst 3 letters
Ends withLIPLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play SLIP?

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About SLIP.

How do you spell SLIP?

SLIP is spelled S-L-I-P. It contains 4 letters.