BENUMB
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //biˈnʌm//
verb
- (transitive) To make numb, as by cold or anesthetic."[…] the sayd Phillip […] in the same his pilgrimage was stricken with such colde, that he fell into a palsey, and was benumbed of the right side of his body."
- (transitive, figurative) To deaden, dull (the mind, faculties, etc.)."[…] If this law Of nature be corrupted through affection, And that great minds, of partial indulgence To their benumbed wills, resist the same, There is a law in each well-order’d nation To curb those raging appetites that are Most disobedient and refractory."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'BENUMB'?
The word BENUMB is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
B3
E1
N1
U1
M3
B3
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BENUMB'?
The word BENUMB is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
B4
E1
N2
U2
M4
B4
Total: 17 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.