ANCESTRESS
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈæn.sɛs.tɹəs//
noun
- (dated) A female ancestor."The strange legend that you will find inscribed by your remote ancestress upon the potsherd was communicated to me by my father on his deathbed, and took a strong hold upon my imagination."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'ANCESTRESS'?
The word ANCESTRESS is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
A1
N1
C3
E1
S1
T1
R1
E1
S1
S1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ANCESTRESS'?
The word ANCESTRESS is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
A1
N2
C4
E1
S1
T1
R1
E1
S1
S1
Total: 14 points
How many letters is the word 'ANCESTRESS'?
The word ANCESTRESS has 10 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.