ANALGESIC
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk//
noun
- (pharmacology) Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)"I am taking an analgesic. Is it safe to drink alcoholic beverages?"
adj
- (pharmacology) Of or relating to analgesia; anodyne.
- (pharmacology) Of or relating to analgesia; anodyne."With the exception of the foot and a small area over the malar bone, the entire left side of the body is analgesic and anaesthetic. This extends to the exact median line of the body, including the left half of the tongue, nose and chin, […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 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 'ANALGESIC'?
The word ANALGESIC is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
A1
N1
A1
L1
G2
E1
S1
I1
C3
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ANALGESIC'?
The word ANALGESIC is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
A1
N2
A1
L2
G3
E1
S1
I1
C4
Total: 16 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.