APPLIQUE
8-letter word
APPLIQUE is a valid Scrabble word
Is APPLIQUE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 21 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 21 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 25 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 21 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — APPLIQUE has 8 |
| 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 APPLIQUE Mean?
sew on as a decoration
a decorative design made of one material sewn over another
APPLIQUE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or P or Q on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
APPLIQUE — Word Stats
Is APPLIQUE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — APPLIQUE scores 21 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 21 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 21 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 25 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 21 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in APPLIQUE are P (3 pts), P (3 pts), Q (10 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is APPLIQUE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — APPLIQUE scores 25 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why APPLIQUE scores 25 pts in WWF vs 21 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is APPLIQUE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — APPLIQUE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. APPLIQUE has 8 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 APPLIQUE's letters: AEQUI · APPEL · APPLE · APPUI · EQUAL · EQUIP
Is APPLIQUE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — APPLIQUE 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 APPLIQUE:
A______________EA______E Is APPLIQUE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — APPLIQUE 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
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within APPLIQUE's letters.
Words You Can Make From APPLIQUE
Shorter words hidden in APPLIQUE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within APPLIQUE →Anagrams of APPLIQUE
No perfect anagrams exist for APPLIQUE — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About APPLIQUE
Is APPLIQUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. APPLIQUE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is APPLIQUE in Scrabble?
APPLIQUE scores 21 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 25 points.
Is APPLIQUE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. APPLIQUE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 25 points.
What does APPLIQUE mean?
APPLIQUE: sew on as a decoration
Can APPLIQUE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. APPLIQUE has 8 letters.
What words can you make from APPLIQUE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from APPLIQUE's letters. Short words like AE, AI, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does APPLIQUE have any anagrams?
No. APPLIQUE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is APPLIQUE in the dictionary?
Yes. APPLIQUE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.