APOGEES
/ˈæ.pə.dʒiz/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of APOGEES
The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is furthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.
(more generally) The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite.
(possibly obsolete outside astrology) The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is furthest from the Earth.
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Is APOGEES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, APOGEES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of APOGEES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for APOGEES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | p | o | g | e | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in APOGEES
96 words from the letters in APOGEES
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How to Use APOGEES in Word Games
APOGEES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since APOGEES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble APOGEES to find 96 additional valid words.