CHAINSAW
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈt͡ʃeɪnˌsɔː//
noun
- (forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees."He used a chainsaw to cut through the fallen tree on the roadway."
verb
- (transitive, forestry, DIY) To cut with a chainsaw."She and Barber once stopped a developer from chainsawing mature trees on Mississauga Rd. by standing in front of them."
- (figurative) To make quick and substantial spending cuts.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 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 'CHAINSAW'?
The word CHAINSAW is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
C3
H4
A1
I1
N1
S1
A1
W4
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CHAINSAW'?
The word CHAINSAW is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
C4
H3
A1
I1
N2
S1
A1
W4
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.