ALTITUDE
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd//
noun
- (geometry) The distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex."The perpendicular height of a triangle is known as its altitude."
- (astronomy) The angular distance of a heavenly body above our Earth's horizon.
- (dated, in the plural) Elevation of spirits; heroics; haughty airs."The man of law began to get into his altitudes."
- (commutative algebra, dated, of a ring) Krull dimension.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'ALTITUDE'?
The word ALTITUDE is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
A1
L1
T1
I1
T1
U1
D2
E1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ALTITUDE'?
The word ALTITUDE is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
A1
L2
T1
I1
T1
U2
D2
E1
Total: 11 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.