ACADEMY
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈkæd.ə.mi//
noun
- (classical studies, usually capitalized) The garden where Plato taught.
- (classical studies, usually capitalized) Plato's philosophical system based on skepticism; Plato's followers.
- (obsolete) The knowledge disseminated in an Academy.
- (with the, without reference to any specific academy) Academia."In the academy and outside of it, the privileging of technical expertise above other forms of knowledge is a political gesture, and one that has proved highly effective in neutralizing critique of established power relations."
name
- (classical studies, history) The school for advanced education founded by Plato; the garden where Plato taught.
- (classical studies) The disciples of Plato.
- (classical studies, philosophy) Platonism.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 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 'ACADEMY'?
The word ACADEMY is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
A1
C3
A1
D2
E1
M3
Y4
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ACADEMY'?
The word ACADEMY is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
A1
C4
A1
D2
E1
M4
Y3
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.