Is APT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does APT mean?
- adjective
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
“he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant”
- adjective
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
“he is apt to lose”
- adjective
mentally quick and resourceful
“an apt pupil”
- adjective
being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
“the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 5
- Words With Friends
- 6
- Letters
- 3
A (1) + P (3) + T (1) = 5 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 APT
Single letters that turn APT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of APT
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from APT
The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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