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Is APPROBATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, APPROBATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does APPROBATE mean?

  1. verb

    approve or sanction officially

  2. verb

    accept (documents) as valid

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

18

Words With Friends

9

Letters

A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + B (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 15 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 APPROBATE

Single letters that turn APPROBATE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from APPROBATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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