BARRIER
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)//
noun
- (grammar) A node (in government and binding theory) said to intervene between other nodes A and B if it is a potential governor for B, c-commands B, and does not c-command A.
- (physiology) A separation between two areas of the body where specialized cells allow the entry of certain substances but prevent the entry of others.
- (historical) The lists in a tournament.
- (historical, in the plural) A martial exercise of the 15th and 16th centuries.
verb
- (transitive) To block or obstruct with a barrier.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'BARRIER'?
The word BARRIER is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
R1
R1
I1
E1
R1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BARRIER'?
The word BARRIER is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
R1
R1
I1
E1
R1
Total: 10 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.