CRANIUM
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkɹeɪ.ni.əm//
noun
- (anatomy) That part of the skull consisting of the bones enclosing the brain, but not including the bones of the face or jaw."The Skull is divided into two parts, the Cranium and the Face. The Cranium is composed of eight bones; […]"
- (anthropology, informal) The upper portion of the skull, including the neurocranium and facial bones, but not including the jawbone (mandible)."In this study, the cranium recovered from the River Witham in Lincoln exhibited a black metallic staining on the surfaces of the teeth."
- (informal) Synonym of skull.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'CRANIUM'?
The word CRANIUM is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
C3
R1
A1
N1
I1
U1
M3
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CRANIUM'?
The word CRANIUM is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
C4
R1
A1
N2
I1
U2
M4
Total: 15 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.