How many points is APOTHEM worth in Scrabble?

APOTHEM is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept APOTHEM?

APOTHEM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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Scrabble Dictionary

APOTHEM

14 pts

APOTHEM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. APOTHEM means "the perpendicular from the center to any side of a regular polygon".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæp.ə.θɛm/

Pronunciation: /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/

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noun

The perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord of the same circle.
The distance from the center of a regular polygon perpendicular to one of its sides (a special case of the above).

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the perpendicular from the center to any side of a regular polygon

In a sentence: "The apothem is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of APOTHEM. It scores 14 points.

Word forms

APOTHEMS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in APOTHEM, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 14

APOTHEM Scrabble FAQ

Is APOTHEM a Scrabble word?: APOTHEM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does APOTHEM mean?: the perpendicular from the center to any side of a regular polygon
How do you use APOTHEM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The apothem is noted."
How many points is APOTHEM worth in Scrabble?: APOTHEM is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APOTHEM?: APOTHEM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).