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Apprehension

Yes, apprehension is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.

What does apprehension mean?

noun

  1. fearful expectation or anticipation the student looked around the examination room with apprehension
  2. the cognitive condition of someone who understands he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect
  3. painful expectation

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for apprehension

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points19
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of apprehension

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters APPREHENSION.

Words you can make from apprehension

Unscramble APPREHENSION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is apprehension a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Apprehension is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is apprehension worth in Scrabble?

Apprehension is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does apprehension mean?

Apprehension means: fearful expectation or anticipation.