ARCHAEAN
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɑːˈkiːən//
adj
- (mythology) Of or relating to Arche, the Muse of beginnings in Greek mythology.
- (geology) Of, or relating to the geologic eon from about 4,031 to 2,500 million years ago; comprises the Eoarchean, Paleoarchean, Mesoarchean and Neoarchean eras; marked by an atmosphere with little oxygen, the formation of the first continents and oceans and the emergence of simple life."The oldest vestiges of continental crust, which date from the Archaean aeon about 4 billion years ago, are in Acasta in north-west Canada."
- (astronomy, "Archean" only) Of or relating to the irregular Jovian moon named for Arche.
name
- (geology) The eon from 2,500 Ma to 4,000 Ma.
noun
- (biology) Any organism of the domain Archaea.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ARCHAEAN'?
The word ARCHAEAN is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
A1
R1
C3
H4
A1
E1
A1
N1
Total: 13 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.