CHANDELIER
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌʃæn.dəˈlɪə(ɹ)//
noun
- A branched, often ornate, light fixture suspended from a ceiling.
- (auction, often attributive) A fictional bidder used to increase the price at an auction."2007, Frank Pope, "Dragon Sea: a true tale of treasure, archeology, and greed off the coast of Vietnam", Harcourt Books, p. 306. A mysterious phone bidder was grabbing the pieces that no one else wanted—Mensun suspected this was the auction house "bidding against the chandelier," protecting itself against selling too low."
- (surgery) An endoilluminator used in eye surgery.
- (obsolete, military) A portable frame used to support temporary wooden fences."Chandelier. A wooden frame, whereon are laid fascines or faggots, to cover the workmen in making approaches."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'CHANDELIER'?
The word CHANDELIER is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
C3
H4
A1
N1
D2
E1
L1
I1
E1
R1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CHANDELIER'?
The word CHANDELIER is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
C4
H3
A1
N2
D2
E1
L2
I1
E1
R1
Total: 18 points
How many letters is the word 'CHANDELIER'?
The word CHANDELIER has 10 letters.
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.