ADVANCING
16
Definition
verb
- move forward, also in the metaphorical sense"Time marches on"
- bring forward for consideration or acceptance"advance an argument"
- increase or raise"boost the voltage in an electrical circuit"
- contribute to the progress or growth of"I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom"
adjective satellite
- moving forward
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 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 'ADVANCING'?
The word ADVANCING is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
A1
D2
V4
A1
N1
C3
I1
N1
G2
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ADVANCING'?
The word ADVANCING is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
A1
D2
V5
A1
N2
C4
I1
N2
G3
Total: 21 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.