How many points is APPROXIMATE worth in Scrabble?

APPROXIMATE is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept APPROXIMATE?

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

Can you add a letter to APPROXIMATE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

APPROXIMATE

24 pts

APPROXIMATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points. APPROXIMATE means "close together".

Meaning & examples

verb

To estimate.
To come near to; to approach.
To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.

adjective

Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling.
Nearing correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate.
Example: NASA's Genesis spacecraft has on board an ion monitor to record the speed, density, temperature and approximate composition of the solar wind ions.

Synonyms: close

Antonyms: exact, precise

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

close together

In a sentence: "It is approximate."

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Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 24

APPROXIMATE Scrabble FAQ

Is APPROXIMATE a Scrabble word?: APPROXIMATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 24 points.
What does APPROXIMATE mean?: close together
How do you use APPROXIMATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is approximate."
How many points is APPROXIMATE worth in Scrabble?: APPROXIMATE is worth 24 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APPROXIMATE?: APPROXIMATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to APPROXIMATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes APPROXIMATED, APPROXIMATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.