With AP
13 words · highest scoring is hap at 8 points
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About 3 Letter Words With AP
There are 13 three letter words containing AP in our dictionary. The highest scoring is hap at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 13 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — APE, GAP, NAP among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
For a wider net, try Words With AP, which drops the length limit entirely.
3 Letter Words With AP at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words With AP
- hap8
- app7
- cap7
- map7
- pap7
- gap6
- ape5
- apt5
Common 3 Letter Words With AP
- ape5
- app7
- cap7
- gap6
- lap5
- nap5
- pap7
- sap5
3 Letter Words With AP Defined
- apeNoun · 5 points
- a large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla, chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons
- aptAdjective · 5 points
- appropriate or suitable in the circumstances
- gapNoun · 6 points
- a break or space in an object or between two objects
- lapNoun · 5 points
- the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person
- napVerb · 5 points
- sleep lightly or briefly, especially during the day
- rapVerb · 5 points
- strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid audible blows, especially in order to attract attention
3 Letter Words With AP: Questions
How many three letter words containing AP are there?
There are 13 three letter words containing AP in our dictionary, and 13 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words containing AP?
HAP is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words containing AP?
APE, GAP, NAP are among the most familiar three letter words containing AP. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words containing AP valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.