BEHIND
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //bɪˈhaɪnd//
prep
- At or to the back or far side of."Behind the smile was a cruel intention."
- At or to the back or far side of."All my problems are behind me."
- (sometimes regarded as nonstandard, US, informal) Following, subsequent to; as a result or consequence of; because of."He was like, 'Fuck the police! Fuck you! You know who I am, you gonna quit playing with me, bitch.' I'm like let's go. 'Cause I wasn't trying to go to jail behind that shit."
adv
- (archaic) Not yet brought forward, produced, or exhibited to view; out of sight; remaining."We cannot be sure that there is no evidence behind."
adj
- (of a watch or clock) Slow."My watch is behind by four minutes."
noun
- (informal) The buttocks, bottom, butt."I was stung on the behind by a wasp."
- (Australian rules football) A one-point score."A roar from ten thousand throats go up, For we've kicked another behind."
- (baseball, slang, 1800s) The catcher.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 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 'BEHIND'?
The word BEHIND is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
B3
E1
H4
I1
N1
D2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BEHIND'?
The word BEHIND is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
B4
E1
H3
I1
N2
D2
Total: 13 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.