“JALAPS” is a valid word. — 15 points Scrabble

salpaminute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
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slapa blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
palsa close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
alasby bad luck
lapsthe upper side of the thighs of a seated person
alpsa large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
salpminute floating marine tunicate having a transparent body with an opening at each end
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pala close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
lapthe upper side of the thighs of a seated person
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spaa health resort near a spring or at the seaside
pas(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
sapa watery solution of sugars, salts, and minerals that circulates through the vascular system of a plant
alsthickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
alaa flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
aspof southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder
alpany high mountain
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aasan associate degree in applied science

asa very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar
laa white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
ala silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
paan informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
aaa dry form of lava resembling clinkers

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