COUNTERBALANCE

Definition

Pronunciation: //ˌkaʊntəˈbæləns//

noun

(literally) A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.
(figuratively) A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.

verb

(transitive) To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
"Big brother counterbalances his two siblings to the pound."
(transitive, figuratively) To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.
"Arm wrestling is undecided as long as the opponents counterbalance each other."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 14 letters
Scrabble Points: 20 points
Words With Friends Points: 27 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 'COUNTERBALANCE'?

The word COUNTERBALANCE is worth 20 points in Scrabble.

Total: 20 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'COUNTERBALANCE'?

The word COUNTERBALANCE is worth 27 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 27 points

How many letters is the word 'COUNTERBALANCE'?

The word COUNTERBALANCE has 14 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.

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