ASTONISHMENT
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //əˈstɒnɪʃmənt//
noun
- (obsolete) Loss of physical sensation; inability to move a part of the body."[…] there followeth astonishment of the leg that is neere, that it can neither be stretched out right, nor he cannot go on his feet."
- (obsolete) Loss of mental faculties, inability to think or use one's senses."Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment."
- (obsolete) Loss of composure or presence of mind."[…] where of his cruell rage Nigh dead with feare, and faint astonishment, Shee found them both in darkesome corner pent;"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 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 'ASTONISHMENT'?
The word ASTONISHMENT is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
A1
S1
T1
O1
N1
I1
S1
H4
M3
E1
N1
T1
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ASTONISHMENT'?
The word ASTONISHMENT is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
A1
S1
T1
O1
N2
I1
S1
H3
M4
E1
N2
T1
Total: 19 points
How many letters is the word 'ASTONISHMENT'?
The word ASTONISHMENT has 12 letters.
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.