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APE
5 ptsAPE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. APE is a verb form of mimic. MIMIC means "to imitate closely".
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verb
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
APE is a verb form of mimic. MIMIC means "to imitate closely".
In a sentence: "They ape."
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Letter Values
A1
P3
E1
= 5
APE Scrabble FAQ
- Is APE a Scrabble word?
- APE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
- What does APE mean?
- APE is a verb form of mimic. MIMIC means "to imitate closely".
- How do you use APE in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They ape."
- How many points is APE worth in Scrabble?
- APE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept APE?
- APE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to APE?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CAPE, GAPE, JAPE, NAPE, RAPE, TAPE, VAPE, APEX. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.