BARBARIAN
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən//
noun
- (historical) A non-Greek or a non-Roman citizen.
- (derogatory) A person destitute of culture; a Philistine."Shall a noble writer, and an inspired noble writer, be called a solecist, and barbarian, for giving a new turn to a word so agreeable to the analogy and genius of the Greek tongue?"
- (derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
- (derogatory) A cruel, savage, inhumane, brutal, violently aggressive person, particularly one who is unintelligent or dim-witted; one without pity or empathy."Thou fell barbarian."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'BARBARIAN'?
The word BARBARIAN is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
R1
B3
A1
R1
I1
A1
N1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BARBARIAN'?
The word BARBARIAN is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
R1
B4
A1
R1
I1
A1
N2
Total: 16 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.