BALACLAVA
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və//
noun
- (chiefly UK, Canada) A ski mask with holes for the eyes and, sometimes, the nose and mouth, which may be rolled up and worn like a toque or pulled over the face for greater protection."George Ronald Waite, 33, known as Balaclava Bill because of the dark blue woollen hood he wore while robbing seven banks of $46,200 over the past two years, was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in Kingston Penitentiary."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 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 'BALACLAVA'?
The word BALACLAVA is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
L1
A1
C3
L1
A1
V4
A1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BALACLAVA'?
The word BALACLAVA is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
L2
A1
C4
L2
A1
V5
A1
Total: 21 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.