7-letter words containing n, a, p
- brakpan — a city in E South Africa: gold-mining centre. Pop: 62 116 (2001)
- calapan — a seaport on NE Mindoro, in the central Philippines.
- calpain — any of various enzymes in mammals and other organisms that are involved in the proteolysis of endogenous proteins and are regulated by the concentration of calcium ions
- campana — a bell or a bell shape
- camping — something that provides sophisticated, knowing amusement, as by virtue of its being artlessly mannered or stylized, self-consciously artificial and extravagant, or teasingly ingenuous and sentimental.
- campion — any of various caryophyllaceous plants of the genera Silene and Lychnis, having red, pink, or white flowers
- campong — a small village or community of houses in Malay-speaking lands.
- canapes — Plural form of canape.
- canopic — pertaining to Canopus.
- canopus — the brightest star in the constellation Carina and the second brightest star in the sky. Visual magnitude: -0.7; spectral type: F0II; distance: 313 light years
- cantrip — a magic spell
- cap gun — cap pistol.
- capelan — Alternative form of capelin.
- capelin — a small marine food fish, Mallotus villosus, occurring in northern and Arctic seas: family Osmeridae (smelts)
- capitan — a mountain in E California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: precipice that rises over 3300 feet (1000 meters) above Yosemite Valley.
- capping — a capital letter.
- caprine — of or resembling a goat
- capsian — a late Palaeolithic culture, dating from about 12 000 bc, found mainly around the salt lakes of Tunisia. The culture is characterized by the presence of microliths, backed blades, and engraved limestone slabs
- capstan — A capstan is a machine consisting of a drum that turns round and pulls in a heavy rope or something attached to a rope, for example an anchor.
- captain — In the army, navy, and some other armed forces, a captain is an officer of middle rank.
- caption — A caption is the words printed underneath a picture or cartoon which explain what it is about.
- capuana — Luigi. 1839–1915, Italian realist novelist, dramatist, and critic. His works include the novel Giacinta (1879) and the play Malia (1895)
- carping — tending to make petty complaints; fault-finding
- caspian — of or relating to the Caspian Sea
- catapan — a provincial governor in the Byzantine Empire
- catnaps — Plural form of catnap.
- chan op — channel op
- chanops — Plural form of chanop.
- chaplin — Sir Charles Spencer, known as Charlie Chaplin. 1889–1977, English comedian, film actor, and director. He is renowned for his portrayal of a downtrodden little man with baggy trousers, bowler hat, and cane. His films, most of which were made in Hollywood, include The Gold Rush (1924), Modern Times (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940)
- chapman — a trader, esp an itinerant pedlar
- chapmen — Plural form of chapman.
- cheapen — If something cheapens a person or thing, it lowers their reputation or position.
- cipango — (in medieval legend) an island E of Asia: called Zipangu by Marco Polo and sought by Columbus; identified with Japan
- clap on — to don hastily
- clapton — Eric. born 1945, British rock guitarist, noted for his virtuoso style, his work with the Yardbirds (1963–65), Cream (1966–68), and, with Derek and the Dominos, the album Layla (1970); later solo work includes Unplugged (1992)
- claypan — a layer of stiff impervious clay situated just below the surface of the ground, which holds water after heavy rain
- cleanup — A cleanup is the removing of dirt, pollution, crime, or corruption from somewhere.
- cocopan — (in South Africa) a small wagon running on narrow-gauge railway lines used in mines
- compand — to compress (a transmitter signal) before transmission and then expand it after transmission
- compane — (obsolete) To associate with.
- company — A company is a business organization that makes money by selling goods or services.
- copehan — Wintun.
- copland — Aaron. 1900–90, US composer of orchestral and chamber music, ballets, and film music
- crampon — Crampons are metal plates with spikes underneath which mountain climbers fasten to the bottom of their boots, especially when there is snow or ice, in order to make climbing easier.
- craping — to cover, clothe, or drape with crepe.
- cyprian — of or relating to Cyprus
- dalapon — a herbicide used to kill perennial grasses
- dampens — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dampen.
- damping — moistening or wetting
- daphnia — any water flea of the genus Daphnia, having a rounded body enclosed in a transparent shell and bearing branched swimming antennae