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apex

/ˈeɪ.pɛks/noun

Apex can refer to the highest point (of something) or the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars.

2 meanings4 lettersScrabble 13

Length

4

Scrabble

13

WWF

14

Starts

AP

Ends

PEX

Difficulty

Easy

Dictionary

What Does “APEX” Mean?

/ˈeɪ.pɛks/

apex has 2 documented senses across noun.

Noun

2 senses
1

the highest point (of something)

at the peak of the pyramid

2

the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

Word Forms

Synonyms for APEX

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Vowels

2

Consonants

2

Word Intelligence

Explore the word apex with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

the highest point (of something)

Length

4 letters

Starts With

A

Ends With

X

Vowels

2

Consonants

2

Letters

A, P, E, X

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

a
p
e
x

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for apex.

APEX is a 4-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 13.
It starts with A and ends with X.
It contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 50%.
It is an isogram, meaning no letter repeats.
It is not a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCD.
Vowel/consonant pattern: VCVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using apex in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★★☆

APEX can be valuable in Scrabble because it includes a high-impact letter. Look for premium squares and parallel plays.

Wordle Strategy

★★☆☆☆

APEX is not five letters, so it is not a standard Wordle answer, but its letter pattern can still help with word analysis.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

APEX can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 4-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★★☆

APEX uses unique letters, giving more flexibility when checking possible anagrams and word game combinations.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

4

Repeated Letters

0

Highest Value Letter

X

Letter Pattern

ABCD

CV Pattern

VCVC

Vowel Share

50%

Consonant Share

50%

Bigrams

AP, PE, EX

Trigrams

APE, PEX

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for apex.

APEX is a 4-letter short fill.
It starts with A and ends with X, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is VCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Easy.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 4 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is VCVC, making it relatively easy to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 13, it offers strong scoring potential.
The word begins with A and ends with X, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Every letter appears only once.

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