BOILING
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɔɪlɪŋ//
noun
- (uncountable, countable) The process of changing the state of a substance from liquid to gas by heating it to its boiling point.
- (uncountable, countable) The cooking (of food) or cleaning (of an object) by immersing it in liquid (usually water) that is boiling.
- (countable, figurative) A turmoil; a disturbance like that of bubbling water.
- (uncountable, figurative) An animation style with constantly changing wavy outlines, giving a shimmering or wobbling appearance.
adj
- (informal, hyperbolic) Of a thing: extremely hot or active."The radiator is boiling – I’m going to turn it down a bit."
- (informal, hyperbolic) Of a person: feeling uncomfortably hot."I’m boiling – can’t we open a window?"
- (informal, hyperbolic) Of the weather: very hot."It’s boiling out today!"
adv
- (of adjectives associated with heat) Extremely"He was boiling mad."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'BOILING'?
The word BOILING is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
B3
O1
I1
L1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BOILING'?
The word BOILING is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
B4
O1
I1
L2
I1
N2
G3
Total: 14 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.