How many points is APPREHEND worth in Scrabble?

APPREHEND is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept APPREHEND?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

APPREHEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. APPREHEND means "arrest and take into custody".

/æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/

Pronunciation

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.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

arrest and take into custody

In a sentence: "They apprehend."

Check the Scrabble meaning of APPREHEND. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is APPREHEND a Scrabble word?: APPREHEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does APPREHEND mean?: arrest and take into custody
How do you use APPREHEND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They apprehend."
How many points is APPREHEND worth in Scrabble?: APPREHEND is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APPREHEND?: APPREHEND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to APPREHEND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes APPREHENDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.