APOLOGY
/əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/
7 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of APOLOGY
An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
"The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities."
A formal justification, defence.
"The Apology of Socrates."
Anything provided as a substitute; a makeshift.
"a poor apology for a hotel room"
Examples of APOLOGY in a Sentence
- "The CEO made a public apology for the scandal, and promised full cooperation with the authorities."
- "The Apology of Socrates."
- "a poor apology for a hotel room"
Word Details
Is APOLOGY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, APOLOGY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of APOLOGY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for APOLOGY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | p | o | l | o | g | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in APOLOGY
75 words from the letters in APOLOGY
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How to Use APOLOGY in Word Games
APOLOGY is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since APOLOGY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble APOLOGY to find 75 additional valid words.