How many points is APPLIES worth in Scrabble?

APPLIES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept APPLIES?

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

Can you add a letter to APPLIES?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes APPLIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

APPLIES

11 pts

APPLIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. APPLIES is a verb form of apply. APPLY means "to bring into contact with something".

Meaning & examples

verb

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
Example: to apply cream to a rash
To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
Example: to apply funds to the repayment of a debt
To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
Example: We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem

Synonyms: appropriate, devote, use, attach, incline

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

APPLIES is a verb form of apply. APPLY means "to bring into contact with something".

In a sentence: "They applies."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

APPLY12 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after APPLIES. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

APPLIEST12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

APPLIES Scrabble FAQ

Is APPLIES a Scrabble word?: APPLIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does APPLIES mean?: APPLIES is a verb form of apply. APPLY means "to bring into contact with something".
How do you use APPLIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They applies."
How many points is APPLIES worth in Scrabble?: APPLIES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APPLIES?: APPLIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to APPLIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes APPLIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.