APERTURE
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈap.ə.t͡ʃə//
noun
- (optics) A hole which restricts the diameter of the lightpath through one plane in an optical system.
- (optics) A hole which restricts the diameter of the lightpath through one plane in an optical system."This telescope has a 100 cm aperture."
- (space flight, communication) The (typically) large-diameter antenna used for receiving and transmitting radio frequency energy containing the data used in communication satellites, especially in the geostationary belt. For a comsat, this is typically a large reflective dish antenna; sometimes called an array.
- (mathematics, rare, of a right circular cone) The maximum angle between the two generatrices."If the generatrix makes an angle θ to the axis, then the aperture is 2θ."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'APERTURE'?
The word APERTURE is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
A1
P3
E1
R1
T1
U1
R1
E1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'APERTURE'?
The word APERTURE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
A1
P4
E1
R1
T1
U2
R1
E1
Total: 12 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.