tadpole

1. The limbless aquatic larva of a frog or toad, having gills and a long flat tail. As the tadpole approaches the adult stage, legs and lungs develop, and the tail gradually disappears. Also called polliwog.

2. A frog or toad larva that has a rounded body with a long tail bordered by fins and external gills soon replaced by internal gills and that undergoes a metamorphosis to the adult.

3. A larval amphibian.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
tadpole	10	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
ad	3
ae	2
al	2
at	2
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ed	3
el	2
et	2
la	2
lo	2
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pa	4
pe	4
po	4
ta	2
te	2
to	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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tope	6

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
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loped	8
opted	8
padle	8
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plate	7
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taped	8
tepal	7
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toped	8
paleo	7

6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
pedalo	9
pelota	8
plated	9

7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
tadpole	10