ABRADE
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈbɹeɪd//
verb
- (transitive) To rub or wear off; erode."“Wildcat Ridge” is the name given to a rock about 3 feet (1 meter) wide that likely formed billions of years ago as mud and fine sand settled in an evaporating saltwater lake. On July 20, the rover abraded some of the surface of Wildcat Ridge so it could analyze the area with the instrument called Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman & Luminescence for Organics & Chemicals, or SHERLOC."
- (transitive) To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
- (transitive) To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
- (transitive) To cause the surface to become more rough.
verb
- (transitive) Obsolete spelling of abraid.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'ABRADE'?
The word ABRADE is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
A1
B3
R1
A1
D2
E1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ABRADE'?
The word ABRADE is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
A1
B4
R1
A1
D2
E1
Total: 10 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.