CONTAMINATION
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən//
noun
- (linguistics) A process whereby words with related meanings come to have similar sounds.
- (linguistics, etymology) The influence of one form (often from a foreign language) on the historical development of another form to which it may be related in meaning.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 13 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 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 'CONTAMINATION'?
The word CONTAMINATION is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
C3
O1
N1
T1
A1
M3
I1
N1
A1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CONTAMINATION'?
The word CONTAMINATION is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
C4
O1
N2
T1
A1
M4
I1
N2
A1
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 22 points
How many letters is the word 'CONTAMINATION'?
The word CONTAMINATION has 13 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.