COUNTDOWN
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn//
noun
- (astronautics) A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
- (astronautics) The acts of preparation carried out during this period.
- (radio, television) A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order and ending with the number one song.
verb
- (nonstandard) To count down."This was accomplished in the old system by polling a software variable representing the number of prebleach bin and issuing a software command to trigger the AOM once the variable has countdowned to zero."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 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 'COUNTDOWN'?
The word COUNTDOWN is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
C3
O1
U1
N1
T1
D2
O1
W4
N1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'COUNTDOWN'?
The word COUNTDOWN is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
C4
O1
U2
N2
T1
D2
O1
W4
N2
Total: 19 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.