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5-Letter Words Starting With AP

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With AP

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words Starting With AP 40 words

How common is AP at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 40 five-letter words that start with AP. They average 8.7 points, the best is APPLY (12 points) and 20% end in S.

Total words
40
Average Scrabble score
8.7
out of 12 max
Everyday words
18%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
20% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 20%
  • y 12.5%
  • d 10%

Top vowel pairs

  • ea5%
  • ai2.5%
  • ee2.5%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with AP

a 1p 3p 3l 1y 4

A 1 + P 3 + P 3 + L 1 + Y 4 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

apply

  1. verbput into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose“use your head!”
  2. verbbe pertinent or relevant or applicable“The same laws apply to you!”
  3. verbask (for something)“He applied for a leave of absence”
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How many five-letter words that start with AP are there?

There are 40 five-letter words that start with AP in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with AP?

APPLY is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are APPAY (12), APPUY (12), APHID (11).

What are some common five-letter words that start with AP?

Everyday examples include APPLE, APPLY, APART, APTLY, APTER, APRON, APHID, APACE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with AP score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include APPAY (12), APPUY (12), APAYD (11), APEEK (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.