CAREER
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //kəˈɹɪə//
noun
- (archaic) Speed."What rein can hold licentious wickedness When down the hill he holds his fierce career?"
- (obsolete) A short gallop of a horse."It is said of Cæsar […] that in his youth being mounted upon a horse, and without any bridle, he made him run a full cariere [tr. carriere], make a sodaine stop, and with his hands behind his backe performe what ever can be expected of an excellent ready horse."
- (falconry) The flight of a hawk.
- (obsolete) A racecourse; the ground run over."to think of going back again the same career"
adj
- (loosely) Synonym of serial (“doing something regularly”)."a career rapist"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'CAREER'?
The word CAREER is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
C3
A1
R1
E1
E1
R1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CAREER'?
The word CAREER is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
C4
A1
R1
E1
E1
R1
Total: 9 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.