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APOCRYPHAL

/əˈpɒkɹəfəl/

10 letters · 4 syllables · adjective

A 1/1
P 3/4
O 1/1
C 3/4
R 1/1
Y 4/3
P 3/4
H 4/3
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L 1/2

Definition of APOCRYPHAL

adjective

Of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha.

adjective

(by extension) Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical.

"Many scholars consider the stories of the monk Teilo to be apocryphal."

adjective

(by extension) Of dubious veracity; of questionable accuracy or truthfulness; anecdotal or in the nature of an urban legend.

"There is an apocryphal tale of a little boy plugging the dike with his finger."

Synonyms of APOCRYPHAL

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Antonyms of APOCRYPHAL

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Examples of APOCRYPHAL in a Sentence

  • "Many scholars consider the stories of the monk Teilo to be apocryphal."
  • "There is an apocryphal tale of a little boy plugging the dike with his finger."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
22
points
WWF
24
points

Is APOCRYPHAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, APOCRYPHAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 22 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 22 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: APOCRYPHAL uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for APOCRYPHAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter apocryphal Total
Scrabble 1313143411 22
WWF 1414134312 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in APOCRYPHAL

100 words from the letters in APOCRYPHAL

How to Use APOCRYPHAL in Word Games

APOCRYPHAL is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About APOCRYPHAL

What does APOCRYPHAL mean?
APOCRYPHAL is a adjective. Of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha.
Is APOCRYPHAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APOCRYPHAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
How many points is APOCRYPHAL worth in Scrabble?
APOCRYPHAL is worth 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from APOCRYPHAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in APOCRYPHAL. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of APOCRYPHAL?
Synonyms of APOCRYPHAL include: allonymous, spurious, anecdotal. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.