How many points is APPREHENDED worth in Scrabble?

APPREHENDED is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept APPREHENDED?

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

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APPREHENDED

20 pts

APPREHENDED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. APPREHENDED is a verb form of apprehend. APPREHEND means "to arrest for a crime".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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verb

To take or seize; to take hold of.
To take hold of with the understanding, that is, to conceive in the mind; to become cognizant of; to understand; to recognize; to consider.
To anticipate; especially, to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear; to fear.

Synonyms: arrest, believe, capture, catch, conceive, detain, dread, fear

adjective

Taken; seized.
Example: an apprehended criminal
Conceived; understood.
Example: an apprehended concept
Having come to accept an understanding of something.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

APPREHENDED is a verb form of apprehend. APPREHEND means "to arrest for a crime".

In a sentence: "They apprehended."

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Base words

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APPREHEND17 pts

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Letter Values

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APPREHENDED Scrabble FAQ

Is APPREHENDED a Scrabble word?: APPREHENDED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does APPREHENDED mean?: APPREHENDED is a verb form of apprehend. APPREHEND means "to arrest for a crime".
How do you use APPREHENDED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They apprehended."
How many points is APPREHENDED worth in Scrabble?: APPREHENDED is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APPREHENDED?: APPREHENDED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).