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Is APPROXIMATION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, APPROXIMATION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 26 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does APPROXIMATION mean?

  1. noun

    an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

    “an estimate of what it would cost”

  2. noun

    the quality of coming near to identity (especially close in quantity)

  3. noun

    an imprecise or incomplete account

    “newspapers gave only an approximation of the actual events”

  4. noun

    the act of bringing near or bringing together especially the cut edges of tissue

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

26

Scrabble

30

Words With Friends

13

Letters

A (1) + P (3) + P (3) + R (1) + O (1) + X (8) + I (1) + M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 26 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 APPROXIMATION

Single letters that turn APPROXIMATION 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 APPROXIMATION

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