ARMCHAIR
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)//
noun
- (figurative) A position removed from that which one is"Evaluating possible etymologies requires a significant amount of knowledge about the speakers' lived reality […] for instance, the semantic connection between some species of plant and its use in traditional medicine may be fully transparent to a native speaker, but harder to understand from the perspective of a linguist's armchair."
adj
- (figuratively) Remote from actual involvement, including a person retired from previously active involvement."armchair travels"
- (figuratively, derogatory) Unqualified or uninformed but yet giving advice, especially on technical issues, such as law, architecture, medicine, military theory, or sports; relating to such advice."He's just an armchair lawyer who thinks he knows a lot about the law because he reads a legal blog."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'ARMCHAIR'?
The word ARMCHAIR is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
A1
R1
M3
C3
H4
A1
I1
R1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ARMCHAIR'?
The word ARMCHAIR is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
A1
R1
M4
C4
H3
A1
I1
R1
Total: 16 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.