APPROX
6-letter word
APPROX is a valid Scrabble word
Is APPROX Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 19 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — APPROX has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does APPROX Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
APPROX Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or P or X on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
APPROX — Word Stats
Is APPROX Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — APPROX scores 17 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 17 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 17 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 19 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 17 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in APPROX are P (3 pts), P (3 pts), X (8 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is APPROX Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — APPROX scores 19 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why APPROX scores 19 pts in WWF vs 17 pts in Scrabble.
Is APPROX a Wordle Word?
❌ No — APPROX cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. APPROX has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from APPROX's letters: APPRO
Is APPROX Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — APPROX is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for APPROX:
A__________XA____X Is APPROX Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — APPROX is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From APPROX
Shorter words hidden in APPROX's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within APPROX →Anagrams of APPROX
No perfect anagrams exist for APPROX — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About APPROX
Is APPROX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. APPROX is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is APPROX in Scrabble?
APPROX scores 17 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 19 points.
Is APPROX valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. APPROX is a valid Words With Friends word worth 19 points.
What does APPROX mean?
APPROX: A valid English word in the word list.
Can APPROX be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. APPROX has 6 letters.
What words can you make from APPROX's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from APPROX's letters. Short words like AO, AP, AR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does APPROX have any anagrams?
No. APPROX has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is APPROX in the dictionary?
Yes. APPROX appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.