ANNOY
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Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈnɔɪ//
verb
- (transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds."Marc loved his sister, but when she annoyed him he wanted to switch her off."
- (intransitive) To do something to upset or anger someone; to be troublesome.
- (transitive, archaic) To molest; to harm; to injure."to annoy an army by impeding its march, or by a cannonade"
noun
- (literary, archaic) A feeling of discomfort or vexation caused by what one dislikes."VVe that ſuffer long anoy / Are contented vvith a thought / Through an idle fancie vvrought / O let my ioyes have ſome abiding."
- (literary, archaic) That which causes such a feeling."Sleepe in Peace, and wake in Ioy, / Good Angels guard thee from the Boares annoy […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ANNOY'?
The word ANNOY is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
A1
N1
N1
O1
Y4
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ANNOY'?
The word ANNOY is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
A1
N2
N2
O1
Y3
Total: 9 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.