CARRY
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkæɹ.ɪ//
verb
- (transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.""By means of the Golden Cap I shall command the Winged Monkeys to carry you to the gates of the Emerald City," said Glinda, "for it would be a shame to deprive the people of so wonderful a ruler.""
- (transitive) To notionally transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another."to carry the war from Greece into Asia"
- (transitive) To convey by extension or continuance; to extend."The builders are going to carry the chimney through the roof."
- (transitive, chiefly archaic) To move; to convey using force
noun
- (computing) The bit or digit that is carried in an addition operation."On paper, simply add the carry to the next addition; that is, $B2 + $9C + 1. That’s fine for paper, but how is it done by computer?"
- (finance) The benefit or cost of owning an asset over time."The carry on this trade is 25 basis points per annum."
- (golf) The distance travelled by the ball when struck, until it hits the ground.
- (finance) Carried interest.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'CARRY'?
The word CARRY is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
C3
A1
R1
R1
Y4
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CARRY'?
The word CARRY is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
C4
A1
R1
R1
Y3
Total: 10 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.