ABSTAIN
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //əbˈsteɪn//
verb
- (transitive, reflexive, obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself.
- (intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence."In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking."
- (intransitive, obsolete) Fast (not eat for a period).
- (intransitive) Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present."I abstain from this vote, as I have no particular preference."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'ABSTAIN'?
The word ABSTAIN is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
A1
B3
S1
T1
A1
I1
N1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ABSTAIN'?
The word ABSTAIN is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
A1
B4
S1
T1
A1
I1
N2
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.