CALAMITOUS
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //kəˈlæmɪtəs//
adj
- (obsolete) Of a person: involved in a calamity; hence, distressed, miserable."Nor ought a Judge, in taking cognizance of a Cauſe, to ſhevv any Anger or Reſentment againſt ſuch Perſons as he conceives to be his Enemies, nor to be prevailed on by the Tears and Prayers of calamitous Perſons, nor ought he to affect to be thought Good-natured or Moroſe, Merciful or Severe, but let him act vvith Calmneſs as the Lavv directs; […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'CALAMITOUS'?
The word CALAMITOUS is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
C3
A1
L1
A1
M3
I1
T1
O1
U1
S1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CALAMITOUS'?
The word CALAMITOUS is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
C4
A1
L2
A1
M4
I1
T1
O1
U2
S1
Total: 18 points
How many letters is the word 'CALAMITOUS'?
The word CALAMITOUS has 10 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.