BUREAUCRATESE
17
Definition
noun
- (informal, derogatory) A style of language, used by bureaucrats, that involves jargon or euphemism to the detriment of broader understanding."Help you fill out the application for food stamps and other government programs, break down the discouraging bureaucratese."
- (informal, derogatory) Wordy, ostentatious talk or writing that resembles bureaucratic writing."The company president's annual statement was complete bureaucratese: it was utterly content-free."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 13 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 'BUREAUCRATESE'?
The word BUREAUCRATESE is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
B3
U1
R1
E1
A1
U1
C3
R1
A1
T1
E1
S1
E1
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BUREAUCRATESE'?
The word BUREAUCRATESE is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
B4
U2
R1
E1
A1
U2
C4
R1
A1
T1
E1
S1
E1
Total: 21 points
How many letters is the word 'BUREAUCRATESE'?
The word BUREAUCRATESE has 13 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.