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3 Letter Words Containing AP

There are 21+ three letter words with AP in our English dictionary. Every three-letter AP word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words with AP.

Popular 3-Letter Words With AP

map 7
gap 6
cap 7
lap 5
rap 5
ape 5
apo 5
app 7
apt 5
bap 7
dap 6
fap 8

All 3-Letter Words With AP (19 words)

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How Common is AP as a Middle 3 Letter word?

There are 21 3-letter words containing AP in English. The average Scrabble score here is 6.9, with -P endings dominating (86% of them).

Total Words
21
Avg Scrabble Score
6.9
Most Common Ending (86%)
P

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3 Letter Words with AP are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 3 Letter Words starting with AP.

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Highest-Scoring 3-Letter AP-Words in Scrabble

zap 14
jap 12
fap 8
hap 8
wap 8
yap 8

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains AP?

14 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that contains AP is zap with a total of 14 points.

Z 10
A 1
P 3
verb 1. destroy or obliterate
Synonyms:
annihilatedestroywipe outobliteratewipe off the face of the earthwipe off the mapkillslaughterexterminateeliminateliquidateeradicateextinguishfinish offeraseroot outextirpate
verb 2. move or cause to move suddenly and rapidly
Synonyms:
hurryracerunsprintspeeddashboltdartrushhastenhurtlecareerstreakshootwhizzzoomgo like lightninggo hell for leatherspank alongbowl alongrattle alongwhirlwhooshbuzzswoopflashblastchargestampedegallopsweephareflywingscurryscudscutterscramble
noun 1. a sudden effect or event that makes a dramatic impact, especially a sudden burst of energy or sound

FAQ 3 Letter Words With AP

  • How many 3 letter words containing AP are in the English dictionary?

    There are 21 3-letter words in the English dictionary that contain AP. The average Scrabble score across them is 6.9.

  • Are there any rare 3 letter words containing AP worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 3-letter words like "zap", "jap", "lap", "fap" contain AP and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "zap" is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 3 letter words containing AP?

    Everyday 3-letter words containing AP include "map", "gap", "cap", "lap", "rap".

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