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Apprehensive

Yes, apprehensive is a valid Scrabble word. It has 12 letters and is worth 22 points in Scrabble.

What does apprehensive mean?

adjective

  1. quick to understand a kind and apprehensive friend
  2. mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc apprehensive about her job
  3. in fear or dread of possible evil or harm apprehensive for one's life

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for apprehensive

Word facts

Letters12
Vowels / consonants5 / 7
Scrabble points22
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of apprehensive

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters APPREHENSIVE.

Words you can make from apprehensive

Unscramble APPREHENSIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is apprehensive a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Apprehensive 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 apprehensive worth in Scrabble?

Apprehensive is worth 22 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does apprehensive mean?

Apprehensive means: quick to understand.