CORNET
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //kɔɹˈnɛt//
noun
- (obsolete) A troop of cavalry; so called from its being accompanied by a cornet player."They discerned a body of five cornets of horse very full, standing in very good order to receive them."
- (music) A kind of organ stop.
- (botany) A hollow horn-like growth.
noun
- (obsolete) The standard flown by a cavalry troop.
- (historical) The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the ensign in infantry)."No general would have sent a mere cornet in command of five hundred horse: Fairfax despatched a colonel to take charge as soon as he heard what had happened."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'CORNET'?
The word CORNET is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
C3
O1
R1
N1
E1
T1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CORNET'?
The word CORNET is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
C4
O1
R1
N2
E1
T1
Total: 10 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.