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BOILING
10

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

How many letters is the word 'BOILING'?

The word BOILING has 7 letters.

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.

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