How many points is APPEARANCE worth in Scrabble?

APPEARANCE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept APPEARANCE?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes APPEARANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

APPEARANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. APPEARANCE means "visible aspect of a person or thing".

/əˈpɪəɹəns/

Pronunciation: /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.
Example: His sudden appearance surprised me.
A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.
Example: There was a strange appearance in the sky.
The way something looks; personal presence

Antonyms: non-appearance, nonappearance

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

visible aspect of a person or thing

In a sentence: "The appearance is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of APPEARANCE. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after APPEARANCE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is APPEARANCE a Scrabble word?: APPEARANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does APPEARANCE mean?: visible aspect of a person or thing
How do you use APPEARANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The appearance is noted."
How many points is APPEARANCE worth in Scrabble?: APPEARANCE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APPEARANCE?: APPEARANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to APPEARANCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes APPEARANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.