Is APPEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APPEAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does APPEAR mean?
- verb
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
“She seems to be sleeping”
- verb
come into sight or view
“He suddenly appeared at the wedding”
- verb
be issued or published
“Did your latest book appear yet?”
- verb
seem to be true, probable, or apparent
“It seems that he is very gifted”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
6
Letters
A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + E (1) + A (1) + R (1) = 10 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 APPEAR
Single letters that turn APPEAR into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Words you can make from APPEAR
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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