BLOWHOLE
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbləʊhəʊl//
noun
- (marine biology) The spiracle, on the top of the head, through which cetaceans breathe.
- (marine biology) A hole in sea ice where cetaceans and pinnipeds come to breathe.
- (geology) A top-facing opening to a cavity in the ground very near an ocean's shore, leading to a marine cave from which wave water or bursts of air are expelled.
- (geology) A vent for the escape of steam or other gas.
verb
- (metallurgy, ambitransitive) To fill or be filled with air in an unintended cavity.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'BLOWHOLE'?
The word BLOWHOLE is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
B3
L1
O1
W4
H4
O1
L1
E1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BLOWHOLE'?
The word BLOWHOLE is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
B4
L2
O1
W4
H3
O1
L2
E1
Total: 18 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.