AUTO
4
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɔːtəʊ//
adj
- (automotive) Clipping of automatic (of a gearbox/transmission)."It's an auto sedan which we picked up from a wholesaler locally."
noun
- (now chiefly attributive) Clipping of automobile."My brother is an auto mechanic. He can get me a discount on auto parts."
- (uncountable) A setting for automatic operation."Put it on auto."
- (automotive) An automatic gearbox/transmission."A body-coloured centre pillar signalled the arrival of an electronic four-speed auto, slight suspension revisions and minor trim changes."
- (automotive) A car with an automatic gearbox/transmission."It wasn't too bad but we did hire an auto (couldn't imagine changing gears with my right hand)."
verb
- (intransitive, dated) To travel by automobile."The food was excellent and well served, and it recalled the Norman cities he had autoed to."
noun
- (India) An autorickshaw."Users are often unable to note down the number of the taxi or the auto as the driver will just zoom past."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 4 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 5 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 'AUTO'?
The word AUTO is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
A1
U1
T1
O1
Total: 4 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'AUTO'?
The word AUTO is worth 5 points in Words With Friends.
A1
U2
T1
O1
Total: 5 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.