ADVENTITIOUS
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs//
adj
- (genetics, medicine) Not congenital; acquired.
- (biology) Developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source."The Velloziaceae have evolved a woody stem which is covered with a layer of adventitious roots mingled with the fibres of the old leaf sheaths;"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 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 'ADVENTITIOUS'?
The word ADVENTITIOUS is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
A1
D2
V4
E1
N1
T1
I1
T1
I1
O1
U1
S1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ADVENTITIOUS'?
The word ADVENTITIOUS is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
A1
D2
V5
E1
N2
T1
I1
T1
I1
O1
U2
S1
Total: 19 points
How many letters is the word 'ADVENTITIOUS'?
The word ADVENTITIOUS has 12 letters.
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.