APOCRYPHAL
/əˈpɒkɹəfəl/
10 letters · 4 syllables · adjective
Definition of APOCRYPHAL
Of, or pertaining to, the Apocrypha.
(by extension) Of doubtful authenticity, or lacking authority; not regarded as canonical.
"Many scholars consider the stories of the monk Teilo to be apocryphal."
(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."
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
Is APOCRYPHAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, APOCRYPHAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | a | p | o | c | r | y | p | h | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in APOCRYPHAL
100 words from the letters in APOCRYPHAL
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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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