APPLY
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈplaɪ//
verb
- (transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)"to apply cream to a rash"
- (transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"
- (transitive) To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relevant."We need to apply the skills we’ve learned to solve this problem."
- (transitive) To put closely; to join; to engage and employ diligently or with attention."Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'APPLY'?
The word APPLY is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
A1
P3
P3
L1
Y4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'APPLY'?
The word APPLY is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
A1
P4
P4
L2
Y3
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.