CARUNCLE
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈka.ɹəŋ.kəl//
noun
- (anatomy, zootomy) A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.
- (anatomy) Clipping of lacrimal caruncle: the red prominence at the inner corner of the eye.
- (botany) A colored waxy or oily outgrowth near the micropyle of some seeds, attractive to ants which aid the seed's dispersal.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'CARUNCLE'?
The word CARUNCLE is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
C3
A1
R1
U1
N1
C3
L1
E1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CARUNCLE'?
The word CARUNCLE is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
C4
A1
R1
U2
N2
C4
L2
E1
Total: 17 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.