ABEAM
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈbiːm//
adv
- (nautical, aircraft) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative."We were heading S.S.W., and had a steady breeze abeam and a quiet sea."
- (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
adj
- (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft."The island was directly abeam of us."
prep
- (nautical) Alongside."She came abeam the crippled ship."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ABEAM'?
The word ABEAM is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
A1
B3
E1
A1
M3
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ABEAM'?
The word ABEAM is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
A1
B4
E1
A1
M4
Total: 11 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.