Is APPAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APPAL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does APPAL mean?
- verb
strike with disgust or revulsion
“The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
- verb
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
“I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
5
Letters
A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + A (1) + L (1) = 9 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 APPAL
Single letters that turn APPAL into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of APPAL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from APPAL
The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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