BOMBASTIC
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //bɒmˈbæs.tɪk//
adj
- (of a person, their language or writing) showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms; grandiloquent; pompous"Dorsett came up the stairs, buggy whip in hand. He bustled into the office in his usual self-important way. Frank noticed that the old clerk sat down on him promptly. He was not one bit impressed with the bombastic visitor from Greenville."
- (archaic) Inflated, overfilled.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 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 'BOMBASTIC'?
The word BOMBASTIC is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
B3
O1
M3
B3
A1
S1
T1
I1
C3
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BOMBASTIC'?
The word BOMBASTIC is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
B4
O1
M4
B4
A1
S1
T1
I1
C4
Total: 21 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.