9-letter words containing l, e, p, s
- scapeless — lacking a scape
- scapolite — any of a group of minerals of variable composition, essentially silicates of aluminum, calcium, and sodium, occurring as massive aggregates or tetragonal crystals.
- sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
- schlepper — to carry; lug: to schlep an umbrella on a sunny day.
- scoopable — able to be scooped
- scopeloid — a member of a family of deep-sea fish with luminous spots
- scopoline — a soluble crystalline alkaloid obtained from the decomposition of scopolamine and used as a sedative. Formula: C8H13NO2
- scopulate — broom-shaped; brushlike.
- scrapable — to deprive of or free from an outer layer, adhering matter, etc., or to smooth by drawing or rubbing something, especially a sharp or rough instrument, over the surface: to scrape a table to remove paint and varnish.
- scripless — a receipt, certificate, list, or similar brief piece of writing.
- sculpture — the art of carving, modeling, welding, or otherwise producing figurative or abstract works of art in three dimensions, as in relief, intaglio, or in the round.
- self-help — the act of providing for or helping or the ability to provide for or help oneself without assistance from others.
- self-paid — a simple past tense and past participle of pay1 .
- self-pity — pity for oneself, especially a self-indulgent attitude concerning one's own difficulties, hardships, etc.: We must resist yielding to self-pity and carry on as best we can.
- sellotape — clear sticking tape
- semiplume — a semiplume feather
- separable — capable of being separated, parted, or dissociated.
- sepiolite — meerschaum (def 1).
- sept-iles — French name of Seven Isles.
- septimole — a group of seven musical notes to be played in the same space of time as either four or six
- septuplet — any group or combination of seven.
- sepulcher — a tomb, grave, or burial place.
- sepulchre — to place in a sepulcher; bury.
- sepulture — the act of placing in a sepulcher or tomb; burial.
- seriplane — a test for evaluating the quality of raw silk by inspecting it under controlled conditions for variations in the diameter of the yarn and for imperfections and content.
- serpulite — a fossilized calcareous tube of a serpula
- settle up — to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- sextuplet — a group or combination of six things.
- sextuplex — sixfold; sextuple.
- shapeless — having no definite or regular shape or form: a shapeless mass of clay.
- sheepfold — an enclosure for sheep.
- sheeplike — any of numerous ruminant mammals of the genus Ovis, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the goats, especially O. aries, bred in a number of domesticated varieties.
- sheepwalk — a tract of land on which sheep are pastured.
- shippable — being in a suitable form or condition for shipping1 .
- showplace — an estate, mansion, or the like, usually open to the public, renowned for its beauty, excellent design and workmanship, historical interest, etc.
- silvertip — grizzly bear.
- simplesse — simpleness
- simpleton — an ignorant, foolish, or silly person.
- simpliste — someone who tends to over-simplify
- singspiel — a German opera, especially of the 18th century, using spoken dialogue and resembling ballad opera.
- sinophile — a person who admires or has a strong liking for China, the Chinese, or their culture.
- siphuncle — (in a nautilus) the connecting tube that passes from the end of the body through all of the septa to the innermost chamber.
- skeptical — doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.
- ski slope — snow-covered hill at ski resort
- skippable — able to be skipped, omitted, or passed over without loss; unimportant.
- slag heap — A slag heap is a hill made from waste material, such as rock and mud, left over from mining.
- sleep off — to take the rest afforded by a suspension of voluntary bodily functions and the natural suspension, complete or partial, of consciousness; cease being awake.
- sleep out — live-out.
- sleep-out — live-out.
- sleepcoat — a lightweight, knee-length garment for sleep or lounging, styled like a pajama top and having a sash.