ALLOYS
9
Definition
noun
- a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten"brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"
- the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
verb
- lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
- make an alloy of
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'ALLOYS'?
The word ALLOYS is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
L1
O1
Y4
S1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALLOYS'?
The word ALLOYS is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
L2
O1
Y3
S1
Total: 10 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.