ALTERCATION
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌɔːltəˈkeɪʃn̩//
noun
- (countable) An angry or heated dispute."to get into an altercation over (something)"
- (countable, law, historical) An act of posing questions to, and obtaining answers from, a witness in a court of law."The vvhole of this proceſs is denominated the pleading; in the ſeveral ſtages of vvhich it muſt be carefully obſerved, not to depart or vary from the title or defence, vvhich the party has once inſiſted on. For this (vvhich is called a departure in pleading) might occaſion endleſs altercation."
- (uncountable) Angry or heated disputation."VVee ſeldome find one peece of Scripture ſo preciſely and plainely expounded by another, as in this Prophecie, to haue aftervvards beene the Subiect of altercation."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 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 'ALTERCATION'?
The word ALTERCATION is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
T1
E1
R1
C3
A1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALTERCATION'?
The word ALTERCATION is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
T1
E1
R1
C4
A1
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 16 points
How many letters is the word 'ALTERCATION'?
The word ALTERCATION has 11 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.