BALDERDASH
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɔːldə.dæʃ//
noun
- (archaic) A worthless mixture, especially of liquors."[T]hey would no more liue vnder the yoke of the Sea, or haue their heads waſht with his bubbly ſpume or Barbers balderdaſh, [...]"
- (obsolete) Obscene language or writing."Trugge, therefore, (who has a foul mouth of his own, when he pleases) talked balderdash to Mrs. Sudberry, through the key-hole, which she did not answer, for, indeed, she seems a civil spoken woman, truly [...]"
verb
- (archaic) To mix or adulterate."That which is made by the peasants, both red and white, is generally genuine: but the wine-merchants of Nice brew and balderdash, and even mix it with pigeons dung and quick-lime."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'BALDERDASH'?
The word BALDERDASH is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
L1
D2
E1
R1
D2
A1
S1
H4
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BALDERDASH'?
The word BALDERDASH is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
L2
D2
E1
R1
D2
A1
S1
H3
Total: 18 points
How many letters is the word 'BALDERDASH'?
The word BALDERDASH has 10 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.