BELTWAY
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɛltˌweɪ//
name
- (mostly local usage) The expressway that surrounds another city.
- (US politics) The US federal government and policy and lobbying organizations, located in Washington, D.C."But given that it takes 60 votes to beat a filibuster and 66 to override a veto, and given that the GOP has since added four hard-right senators to its total, it’s safe to say that nothing will be happening inside the Beltway anytime soon."
noun
- (US) A freeway that encircles a city.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 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 'BELTWAY'?
The word BELTWAY is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
B3
E1
L1
T1
W4
A1
Y4
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BELTWAY'?
The word BELTWAY is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
B4
E1
L2
T1
W4
A1
Y3
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.