AMBITION
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //æmˈbɪʃ.ən//
noun
- (uncountable, countable) Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people."My daughter, Johanna, wants to be a firefighter very much. She has a lot of ambition."
- (countable) An object of an ardent desire."My ambition is to own a helicopter."
- (uncountable) A personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
- (obsolete) The act of going about to solicit or obtain an office, or any other object of desire; canvassing."I on th' other ſide / Us'd no ambition to commend my deeds, […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'AMBITION'?
The word AMBITION is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
A1
M3
B3
I1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'AMBITION'?
The word AMBITION is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
A1
M4
B4
I1
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 15 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.