BABU
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɑːbuː//
noun
- (Hinglish, North India) A Hindu title of respect, equivalent to Mr., usually appended to the surname of a Hindu man."I could see Kana-babu’s sweet-shop at the end of their lane with absolute clarity."
- (derogatory, chiefly social media) an archetypical Indian bureaucrat, perceived as being corrupt, lazy or arrogant."BBMP doesn’t have any elected representatives right now. So a babu has floated this tender to benefit his favourite businessmen."
- (historical) Originally, a Hindu gentleman employed to work as a clerk for the colonial administration; now, a clerk or low-ranking government official."The Babu put on his cap and quietly dropped out of the window"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'BABU'?
The word BABU is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
B3
U1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BABU'?
The word BABU is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
B4
U2
Total: 11 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.