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Appropriate

Yes, appropriate is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

What does appropriate mean?

verb

  1. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause I will earmark this money for your research
  2. take possession of by force, as after an invasion the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants

adjective

  1. suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc a book not appropriate for children

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for appropriate

Word facts

Letters11
Vowels / consonants5 / 6
Scrabble points17
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of appropriate

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters APPROPRIATE.

Words you can make from appropriate

Unscramble APPROPRIATE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is appropriate a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Appropriate 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 appropriate worth in Scrabble?

Appropriate is worth 17 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does appropriate mean?

Appropriate means: give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause.