CALTROP
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkæltɹəp//
noun
- (weaponry) A metal object, usually small, with spikes arranged so that, when thrown onto the ground, one always faces up as a threat to pedestrians, horses, and vehicles (also used as a heraldic charge)."[…] her father, the emperor Alexius, who reigned AD 1081-1118, ordered caltrops to be cast in front of his archers […]"
- (colloquial) The starthistle, Centaurea calcitrapa, a plant with sharp thorns.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'CALTROP'?
The word CALTROP is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
C3
A1
L1
T1
R1
O1
P3
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CALTROP'?
The word CALTROP is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
C4
A1
L2
T1
R1
O1
P4
Total: 14 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.