01 Word definition

apply

5 letters · 1 vowel · 4 consonants

Is APPLY a word?

Yes. APPLY is a 5-letter verb. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell APPLY?

A-P-P-L-Y

APPLY contains 5 letters, begins with A, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

    use your head!

2verb

  1. be pertinent or relevant or applicable

    The same laws apply to you!
Synonyms
useutilizeutiliseemployholdgo for
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends14points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is APPLY spelled?

A1P2P3L4Y5
Starts withAPPFirst 3 letters
Ends withPLYLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats P
Vowel balance1 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play APPLY?

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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About APPLY.

How do you spell APPLY?

APPLY is spelled A-P-P-L-Y. It contains 5 letters.