BUFFERS
15
Definition
noun
- (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH
- a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict
- an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track
- (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system
verb
- add a buffer (a solution)"buffered saline solution for the eyes"
- protect from impact"cushion the blow"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'BUFFERS'?
The word BUFFERS is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
B3
U1
F4
F4
E1
R1
S1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BUFFERS'?
The word BUFFERS is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
B4
U2
F4
F4
E1
R1
S1
Total: 17 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.