BLOCKING
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈblɒkɪŋ//
noun
- (computing) A feature that prevents a keyboard from registering multiple simultaneous keypresses that would cause ghosting."Examine your matrix map, and make sure that no three keystrokes form a rectangle with a fourth keystroke that will cause you problems. This prevents both ghosting and blocking."
- (signal processing) A rectangular discontinuity as an artifact of separating a discrete signal into blocks that are processed individually."Blocking is an annoying effect in image compression using JPEG especially at low bit-rates."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 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 'BLOCKING'?
The word BLOCKING is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
B3
L1
O1
C3
K5
I1
N1
G2
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BLOCKING'?
The word BLOCKING is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
B4
L2
O1
C4
K5
I1
N2
G3
Total: 22 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.