APPROXIMATE

11-letter word

A 1
P 3
P 3
R 1
O 1
X 8
I 1
M 3
A 1
T 1
E 1
24 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
27 pts Words With Friends

APPROXIMATE is a valid Scrabble word

Is APPROXIMATE Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes24 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes24 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes27 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes24 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle❌ NoRequires exactly 5 letters — APPROXIMATE has 11
Quordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword⚠️ LongBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle❌ NoBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does APPROXIMATE Mean?

ADJECTIVE

not quite exact or correct

VERB

be close or similar

APPROXIMATE Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

A 1
P 3
P 3
R 1
O 1
X 8
I 1
M 3
A 1
T 1
E 1
Scrabble total: 24 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 27 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place P or P or X or M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.

APPROXIMATE — Word Stats

Letters
11
Vowels
5
A, O, I, A, E
Consonants
6
Scrabble pts
24
WWF pts
27
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Back hook
APPROXIMATES

Is APPROXIMATE Valid in Scrabble?

✅ Yes — APPROXIMATE scores 24 points in Scrabble.

Valid in all major tile-based word games:

  • Scrabble NWL (North America) — 24 pts ✅
  • Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 24 pts ✅
  • Words With Friends — 27 pts ✅
  • Wordfeud — 24 pts ✅
  • Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
  • Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word

Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in APPROXIMATE are P (3 pts), P (3 pts), X (8 pts), M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.

Is APPROXIMATE Valid in Words With Friends?

✅ Yes — APPROXIMATE scores 27 points in Words With Friends.

Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why APPROXIMATE scores 27 pts in WWF vs 24 pts in Scrabble.

Playing 11+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.

A 1
P 4
P 4
R 1
O 1
X 8
I 1
M 4
A 1
T 1
E 1

Is APPROXIMATE a Wordle Word?

❌ No — APPROXIMATE cannot be a Wordle answer.

Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. APPROXIMATE has 11 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 APPROXIMATE's letters: AIMER · AMATE · AMATI · AMIRE · AMITA · AMORA

Is APPROXIMATE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?

✅ Yes — APPROXIMATE 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 APPROXIMATE:

A____________________EA_________E

Is APPROXIMATE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?

✅ Yes — APPROXIMATE 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 11-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within APPROXIMATE's letters.

Words You Can Make From APPROXIMATE

Shorter words hidden in APPROXIMATE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.

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Anagrams of APPROXIMATE

No perfect anagrams exist for APPROXIMATE — it uses a unique combination of letters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About APPROXIMATE

Is APPROXIMATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. APPROXIMATE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.

How many points is APPROXIMATE in Scrabble?

APPROXIMATE scores 24 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 27 points.

Is APPROXIMATE valid in Words With Friends?

Yes. APPROXIMATE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 27 points.

What does APPROXIMATE mean?

APPROXIMATE: not quite exact or correct

Can APPROXIMATE be used in Wordle?

No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. APPROXIMATE has 11 letters.

What words can you make from APPROXIMATE's letters?

Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from APPROXIMATE's letters. Short words like AA, AE, AI can be played in Scrabble rack play.

Does APPROXIMATE have any anagrams?

No. APPROXIMATE has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.

Is APPROXIMATE in the dictionary?

Yes. APPROXIMATE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.

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