ADVOCATE
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈæd.və.kət//
verb
- (transitive) To plead in favour of; to defend by argument, before a tribunal or the public; to support, vindicate, or recommend publicly."7 March, 1624, Robert Sanderson, sermon at the Assizes, at Lincoln To advocate the cause of thy client."
- (transitive) To encourage support for something."I like trees, but I do not advocate living in them."
- (intransitive, with for) To engage in advocacy."We have been advocating for changes in immigration law."
- (Scots law) To appeal from an inferior court to the Court of Session.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 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 'ADVOCATE'?
The word ADVOCATE is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
A1
D2
V4
O1
C3
A1
T1
E1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ADVOCATE'?
The word ADVOCATE is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
A1
D2
V5
O1
C4
A1
T1
E1
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.