BELLY
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɛli//
noun
- (anatomy, countable) uterus (a reproductive organ of therian mammals in which the young are conceived and develop until birth)"Before I formed thee in the bellie, I knew thee; […]"
- The part of anything which resembles (either closely or abstractly) the human belly in protuberance or in concavity; often, the fundus (innermost part).
verb
- (intransitive) To swell and become protuberant; to bulge or billow."The Pow'r appeaſ'd, with Winds ſuffic'd the Sail, / The bellying Canvaſs ſtrutted with the Gale; […]"
- (transitive) To cause to swell out; to fill."Your breath of full consent bellied his sails; […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BELLY'?
The word BELLY is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
B3
E1
L1
L1
Y4
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BELLY'?
The word BELLY is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
B4
E1
L2
L2
Y3
Total: 12 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.