BARBITURATE
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪt͡ʃəɹɪt//
noun
- (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.
- (pharmacology) Any of derivatives of barbituric acid that act as depressants of the central nervous system and are used as sedatives or hypnotics."Following the “Summer of Love” in 1967, amphetamines and barbiturates began to replace psychedelics as the dominant drugs used in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, and increasing numbers of individuals were treated at the Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic for complications following barbiturate use."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 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 'BARBITURATE'?
The word BARBITURATE is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
R1
B3
I1
T1
U1
R1
A1
T1
E1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BARBITURATE'?
The word BARBITURATE is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
R1
B4
I1
T1
U2
R1
A1
T1
E1
Total: 18 points
How many letters is the word 'BARBITURATE'?
The word BARBITURATE has 11 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.