BENDER
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɛndə//
noun
- (slang) A bout of heavy drinking."He's been out on a bender with his mates."
- (chiefly UK, slang, derogatory) A homosexual man."“So they're easy about having a bender in the house, are they, their lordships?”"
- (UK, slang) A suspended sentence."'Oh and Gary, what happened in Ahmed?' 'Not guilty, sir.' 'Oh no! And Tredwell?' 'Bender.' 'Suspended sentence? So both walked. […]"
- (obsolete, UK, slang) A sixpence."What will you take to be paid out?’ said the butcher. ‘The regular chummage is two–and–six. Will you take three bob?’ ‘And a bender,’ suggested the clerical gentleman. ‘Well, I don’t mind that; it’s only twopence a piece more,’ said Mr. Martin. ‘What do you say, now? We’ll pay you out for three–and–sixpence a week. Come!’"
intj
- (obsolete, British slang) Used to express disbelief or doubt at what one has just heard.
- (obsolete, British slang) Used to indicate that the previous phrase was meant sarcastically or ironically."O yes, I'll do it — bender!"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'BENDER'?
The word BENDER is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
B3
E1
N1
D2
E1
R1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BENDER'?
The word BENDER is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
B4
E1
N2
D2
E1
R1
Total: 11 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.