AMPHISBAENA
20
Definition
Pronunciation: //æmfɪsˈbiːnə//
noun
- (mythology) A mythical serpent having a head at each end of its body, able to move in either direction."1971: What do you call that animal that goes backward and forward, head at each end? —'Amphisbaena'. A kind of lizard. It doesn't exist. — Anthony Burgess, M/F (Penguin 2004, p. 109)"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 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 'AMPHISBAENA'?
The word AMPHISBAENA is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
A1
M3
P3
H4
I1
S1
B3
A1
E1
N1
A1
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'AMPHISBAENA'?
The word AMPHISBAENA is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
A1
M4
P4
H3
I1
S1
B4
A1
E1
N2
A1
Total: 23 points
How many letters is the word 'AMPHISBAENA'?
The word AMPHISBAENA 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.