BLIND
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //blaɪnd//
adj
- (not comparable) Unable to see, or only partially able to see."Even a blind hen sometimes finds a grain of corn."
- (comparable) Failing to recognize, acknowledge or perceive."The lovers were blind to each other’s faults."
- (not comparable, of a place) Having little or no visibility."a blind path"
- (not comparable) Closed at one end; having a dead end; exitless."a blind alley"
noun
- (military) A blindage.
- (rugby, colloquial) The blindside.
- (baseball, slang, 1800s) No score.
- (poker) A forced bet: the small blind or the big blind."The blinds are $10 and $20, and the ante is $1."
verb
- (transitive) To make temporarily or permanently blind."The light was so bright that for a moment he was blinded."
- (slang, obsolete) To curse."If you’re cast for fatigue by a sergeant unkind, Don’t grouse like a woman, nor crack on, nor blind; Be handy and civil, and then you will find That it’s beer for the young British soldier."
adv
- (colloquial) Absolutely, totally."to swear blind"
- (poker, three card brag) Without looking at the cards dealt.
- (cooking, especially in combination with ‘bake’) As a pastry case only, without any filling."Blind bake your pie case for fifteen minutes, then add the filling. This will help avoid a “soggy bottom”."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'BLIND'?
The word BLIND is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
L1
I1
N1
D2
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BLIND'?
The word BLIND is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
B4
L2
I1
N2
D2
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.