BURLY
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɜːli//
adj
- (usually of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular."He’s a big, burly rugby player who works as a landscape gardener."
- (British, East End of London, slang) Great, amazing, unbelievable."That goal was burly."
- (US, slang, surf culture and/or Southern California) Of large magnitude, either good or bad, and sometimes both."That wave was burly! (i.e. large, dangerous and difficult to ride)"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BURLY'?
The word BURLY is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
B3
U1
R1
L1
Y4
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BURLY'?
The word BURLY is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
B4
U2
R1
L2
Y3
Total: 12 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.