BONSAI
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɑnsaɪ//
noun
- (countable) A tree or plant that has been miniaturized by planting it in a small pot, restricting its roots, and by careful pruning.
- (uncountable) The art of planting and growing trees or plants in such a manner.
verb
- (transitive) To make into a bonsai by restricting the roots and pruning."Could I be a father who was, so to speak, bonsaiing his children, trimming urban roots, and then twisting the emerging branches?"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'BONSAI'?
The word BONSAI is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
O1
N1
S1
A1
I1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BONSAI'?
The word BONSAI is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
B4
O1
N2
S1
A1
I1
Total: 10 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.