BAN
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //bæn//
verb
- (transitive, obsolete) To summon; to call out.
- (transitive) To anathematize; to pronounce an ecclesiastical curse upon; to place under a ban.
- (transitive) To curse; to execrate."They will curse and ban[…]even into the deep pit of hell, all that gainsay their appetite."
- (transitive) To prohibit; to interdict; to proscribe; to forbid or block from participation."Bare feet are banned in this establishment."
noun
- (obsolete) A curse or anathema."With Hecate's ban thrice blasted, thrice infected"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 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 'BAN'?
The word BAN is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
N1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BAN'?
The word BAN is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
N2
Total: 7 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.