ACTINIC
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ækˈtɪn ɪk//
adj
- (by extension) Harsh and bright, especially blindingly so."He bounded over cresting waves that shone in the actinic glare."
- (medicine) Caused by extensive exposure to ultraviolet light."In medicine, actinic keratoses usually occur in sundamaged skin and exhibit hyperkeratosis."
- (chemistry, photography) Of or relating to actinism, the range of photochemical effects produced by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, particularly sunlight."It should be borne in mind that the actinic power of the sun is subject to considerable variations, due to its elevation above the horizon."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'ACTINIC'?
The word ACTINIC is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
A1
C3
T1
I1
N1
I1
C3
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ACTINIC'?
The word ACTINIC is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
A1
C4
T1
I1
N2
I1
C4
Total: 14 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.