COFFERDAM
20
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkɑ.fɚ.dæm//
noun
- (engineering) A temporary watertight enclosure used to create a dry foundation for building bridges and other structures over water."He stood full six feet in height, with noble shoulders, and a chest like a coffer-dam."
- (nautical) An empty space that acts as a protective barrier between two floors or bulkheads on a ship.
- (introduced by dentist Sanford Christie Barnum, New York, in 1864, but after his century maintained only in other languages than English) A rubber dam to keep the teeth dry when operating upon them."I refer to Dr. Barnum, who has given us the coffer-dam. I cannot detain you while I describe the immense benefit which his application of a very simple material has conferred on the public."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 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 'COFFERDAM'?
The word COFFERDAM is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
C3
O1
F4
F4
E1
R1
D2
A1
M3
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'COFFERDAM'?
The word COFFERDAM is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
C4
O1
F4
F4
E1
R1
D2
A1
M4
Total: 22 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.