ANTENNA
7
Definition
Pronunciation: //ænˈtɛn.ə//
noun
- An appendage used for sensing on the head of an insect, crab, or other animal. [from 17th c.]"The overall shape of most insect antennae is elongate and cylindrical, although elaborations into plumose, lamellate, or pectinate forms have arisen many times in different insect lineages."
- (figurative) The faculty of intuitive astuteness."Most nurses believe they are born with an antenna of sorts, which is able to guide them through clinical practice and help them determine what is right and what is not..."
- (biochemistry) A fragment of an oligosaccharide
- (nautical) The spar to which a lateen sail is attached, which is then hoisted up the mast.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'ANTENNA'?
The word ANTENNA is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
A1
N1
T1
E1
N1
N1
A1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ANTENNA'?
The word ANTENNA is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
A1
N2
T1
E1
N2
N2
A1
Total: 10 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.