1verb
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
“I apologized for being late”
01 Word definition
apologize
9 letters · 5 vowels · 4 consonants
Is APOLOGIZE a word?
Yes. APOLOGIZE is a 9-letter verb. acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-P-O-L-O-G-I-Z-EHow do you spell APOLOGIZE?
APOLOGIZE contains 9 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.
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2verb
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
“rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗apologiseexcuserationalizerationalise
02 Letter breakdown
How is APOLOGIZE spelled?
A1P2O3L4O5G6I7Z8E9
03 Word-game status
Can you play APOLOGIZE?
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 21 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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FAQ Quick answers
About APOLOGIZE.
How do you spell APOLOGIZE?
APOLOGIZE is spelled A-P-O-L-O-G-I-Z-E. It contains 9 letters.