Is APEX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APEX is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does APEX mean?
- noun
the highest point (of something)
“at the peak of the pyramid”
- noun
the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
4
Letters
A (1) + P (3) + E (1) + X (8) = 13 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for APEX
APEX has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from APEX
The 9 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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