BISQUE
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Definition
Pronunciation: //bɪsk//
noun
- (ceramics) A form of unglazed earthenware; biscuit.
verb
- (transitive) To prepare ceramics in the bisque style."I use an electric kiln strictly for bisquing my pots."
noun
- (sports) An extra turn, free point or some other advantage allowed."Going round with Angus McTavish carrying your bag, she mused, was equivalent to about four bisques to the opposition. Angus McTavish was the sort of man who, just by going about looking like a frozen asset, takes all the edge and zip out of a girl's game."
- (sports) An extra turn, free point or some other advantage allowed.
- (sports) An extra turn, free point or some other advantage allowed.
- (chiefly British) Exemption from work or other duty on a particular day.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 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 'BISQUE'?
The word BISQUE is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
B3
I1
S1
Q10
U1
E1
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BISQUE'?
The word BISQUE is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
B4
I1
S1
Q10
U2
E1
Total: 19 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.