COUNTERACT
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt//
verb
- (transitive) To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something."Another tide is raised at the same time on the opposite side of the revolving earth; which is owing to the greater centrifugal motion of that side of the earth, which counteracts the gravitation of bodies near its surface."
- (transitive) To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate."It took a long time for the place to warm up and to counteract the cold and enable their fingers to cope with the delicate task of moulding, the men would often surround themselves with blocks of iron heated in the furnace."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'COUNTERACT'?
The word COUNTERACT is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
C3
O1
U1
N1
T1
E1
R1
A1
C3
T1
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'COUNTERACT'?
The word COUNTERACT is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
C4
O1
U2
N2
T1
E1
R1
A1
C4
T1
Total: 18 points
How many letters is the word 'COUNTERACT'?
The word COUNTERACT has 10 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.