ABUTMENT
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈbʌt.mn̩t//
noun
- (engineering, architecture) The solid portion of a structure that supports the lateral pressure of an arch or vault.
- (engineering) A construction that supports the ends of a bridge; a structure that anchors the cables on a suspension bridge."Each of the bridges consists of six separate girder spans on brick abutments."
- (engineering) The part of a valley or canyon wall against which a dam is constructed."Heavy rains have caused the dam's abutments to seep, raising concern over possible dam failure."
- (architecture) That element that shares a common boundary or surface with its neighbor.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'ABUTMENT'?
The word ABUTMENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
A1
B3
U1
T1
M3
E1
N1
T1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ABUTMENT'?
The word ABUTMENT is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
A1
B4
U2
T1
M4
E1
N2
T1
Total: 16 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.