APPROVING
9-letter word
APPROVING is a valid Scrabble word
Is APPROVING Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 17 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 22 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 — APPROVING has 9 |
| 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 APPROVING Mean?
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
the formal act of approving
APPROVING Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or P or V on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
APPROVING — Word Stats
Is APPROVING Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — APPROVING 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 — 22 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 17 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in APPROVING are P (3 pts), P (3 pts), V (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is APPROVING Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — APPROVING scores 22 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why APPROVING scores 22 pts in WWF vs 17 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 9+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is APPROVING a Wordle Word?
❌ No — APPROVING cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. APPROVING has 9 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 APPROVING's letters: AGRIN · AGRON · ANGOR · APING · APPRO · APRON
Is APPROVING Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — APPROVING 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 APPROVING:
A________________GA_______G Is APPROVING Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — APPROVING 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 9-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within APPROVING's letters.
Words You Can Make From APPROVING
Shorter words hidden in APPROVING's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within APPROVING →Anagrams of APPROVING
No perfect anagrams exist for APPROVING — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About APPROVING
Is APPROVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. APPROVING is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is APPROVING in Scrabble?
APPROVING scores 17 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 22 points.
Is APPROVING valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. APPROVING is a valid Words With Friends word worth 22 points.
What does APPROVING mean?
APPROVING: expressing or manifesting praise or approval
Can APPROVING be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. APPROVING has 9 letters.
What words can you make from APPROVING's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from APPROVING's letters. Short words like AG, AI, AN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does APPROVING have any anagrams?
No. APPROVING has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is APPROVING in the dictionary?
Yes. APPROVING appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.