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Is APPREHENSION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, APPREHENSION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 19 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does APPREHENSION mean?

  1. noun

    fearful expectation or anticipation

    “the student looked around the examination room with apprehension”

  2. noun

    the cognitive condition of someone who understands

    “he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect”

  3. noun

    painful expectation

  4. noun

    the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

    “the policeman on the beat got credit for the collar”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

19

Scrabble

22

Words With Friends

12

Letters

A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + R (1) + E (1) + H (4) + E (1) + N (1) + S (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 19 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 APPREHENSION

Single letters that turn APPREHENSION 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

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