Apply: Meaning, Wordle and Scrabble Facts

Apply is a five-letter verb meaning “put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or...”. It is a past Wordle answer and scores 12 points in Scrabble.

5 letters Wordle answer Scrabble: 12 points Very common

What does apply mean?

  1. verb put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
    “use your head!”
  2. verb be pertinent or relevant or applicable
    “The same laws apply to you!”
  3. verb ask (for something)
    “He applied for a leave of absence”

Is apply a Wordle word?

Yes — apply is a valid Wordle guess and appears in the original answer pool.

  • Vowels: a
  • Repeated letters: p (2×)

Wordle facts are drawn from the original game's word list and may not match today's puzzle.

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Apply in Scrabble

Apply scores 12 points using standard tile values, before any board bonuses or multipliers.

a1 p3 p3 l1 y4

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Frequently asked

Yes. Apply is a valid Wordle guess and appears in the original answer pool. Wordle facts are drawn from the original game's word list and may not match today's puzzle.

As a verb, apply most commonly means: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose.

Apply scores 12 points using standard tile values, before any board bonuses or multipliers.

Apply is a very common English word.

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