ABLE
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈeɪ.bəl//
adj
- (law) Legally qualified or competent."He is able to practice law in six states."
- (nautical) Capable of performing all the requisite duties; as an able seaman.
- (obsolete, dialectal) Having the physical strength; robust; healthy."After the past week of forced marches, only half the men are fully able."
- (obsolete) Easy to use."As the hands are the most habil parts of the body..."
verb
- (transitive, obsolete) To make ready.
- (transitive, obsolete) To make capable; to enable.
- (transitive, obsolete) To dress.
- (transitive, obsolete) To give power to; to reinforce; to confirm.
noun
- (military) The letter "A" in Navy Phonetic Alphabet.
noun
- (World War II era, joint US/RAF) radiotelephony clear-code word for the letter A.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ABLE'?
The word ABLE is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
A1
B3
L1
E1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ABLE'?
The word ABLE is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
A1
B4
L2
E1
Total: 8 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.