AUSTERITY
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɔˈstɛɹɪti//
noun
- (economics) A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both."He said France clearly wanted to "close one page and open another". He reiterated his opposition to austerity alone as the only way out of Europe's crisis: "My final duty, and I know I'm being watched from beyond our borders, is to put Europe back on the path of growth and employment.""
- (obsolete) Sourness and harshness to the taste.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 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 'AUSTERITY'?
The word AUSTERITY is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
A1
U1
S1
T1
E1
R1
I1
T1
Y4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'AUSTERITY'?
The word AUSTERITY is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
A1
U2
S1
T1
E1
R1
I1
T1
Y3
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.