APPLIES
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of APPLIES
To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)
"to apply cream to a rash"
To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
"to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"
To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative
"We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"
Examples of APPLIES in a Sentence
- "to apply cream to a rash"
- "to apply funds to the repayment of a debt"
- "We need to apply the skills we've learned to solve this problem"
Word Details
Is APPLIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, APPLIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of APPLIES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for APPLIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | p | p | l | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in APPLIES
100 words from the letters in APPLIES
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How to Use APPLIES in Word Games
APPLIES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since APPLIES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble APPLIES to find 100 additional valid words.