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APEX The highest point or top of something; the pinnacle or climax.
Yes. APEX is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 13 points in Scrabble, 14 in Words With Friends and 14 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | A | P | E | X | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 13 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14 |
The apex is the highest or topmost point of something, whether physical like a mountain peak or metaphorical like the peak of one's career. In geometry, it specifically refers to the vertex opposite the base of a triangle or cone.
In various fields, apex has specialized meanings: in anatomy, it's the tip of an organ like the heart's apex; in racing, it's the optimal point to clip a corner; in botany, it's the growing tip of a plant shoot. This versatility makes it valuable across disciplines.
For Scrabble players, APEX is a highly efficient 4-letter word containing the valuable X. Its common usage and straightforward spelling make it accessible, while the 13+ base points ensure good scoring even without premium squares.
The word 'apex' comes directly from Latin, where it meant 'peak, tip, summit, or cap.' Originally, it referred to the cap worn by Roman priests, which came to a point. The word entered English in the 17th century, maintaining its meaning of 'highest point.' The plural can be either 'apexes' or 'apices' (Latin).
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of APEX.
Hooks: no front hooks; no back hooks.
Words inside APEX: 9 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: PAXAXEAXEXAPEPEAPAPEAE. See all words from APEX.