CALYX
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkæ.lɪks//
noun
- (botany) The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop."Black crowberry. Empetrum nigrum. Crowberry Family. Fruit. — The black drupe is berrylike, globular, and incloses six to nine seedlike nutlets with a seed in each. The calyx is at the base and the stigma is at the apex. The drupes are solitary in the leaf axils. They are juicy, acid, edible, and serve as food for the Arctic birds."
- (zoology, anatomy) Any of various cup-like structures.
- (zoology, anatomy) Any of various cup-like structures.
- (zoology, anatomy) Any of various cup-like structures.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'CALYX'?
The word CALYX is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
C3
A1
L1
Y4
X8
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CALYX'?
The word CALYX is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
C4
A1
L2
Y3
X8
Total: 18 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.