ACROSS
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈkɹɒs//
prep
- (Southern US, African-American Vernacular) across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest)."And make sure you're parked across the mall in the outside lot. […] Last time I was there, I parked in a parking structure and paid an arm and a leg for it."
adv
- (crosswording) Horizontally."I got stuck on 4 across."
noun
- (crosswording, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue."I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'ACROSS'?
The word ACROSS is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
A1
C3
R1
O1
S1
S1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ACROSS'?
The word ACROSS is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
A1
C4
R1
O1
S1
S1
Total: 9 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.