COMPENSATION
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌkɒm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən//
noun
- (finance) The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.
- (real estate) An equivalent stipulated for in contracts for the sale of real estate, in which it is customary to provide that errors in description, etc., shall not avoid, but shall be the subject of compensation.
- (neuroscience) The ability of one part of the brain to overfunction in order to take over the function of a damaged part (e.g. following a stroke).
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 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 'COMPENSATION'?
The word COMPENSATION is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
C3
O1
M3
P3
E1
N1
S1
A1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'COMPENSATION'?
The word COMPENSATION is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
C4
O1
M4
P4
E1
N2
S1
A1
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 23 points
How many letters is the word 'COMPENSATION'?
The word COMPENSATION has 12 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.