CYNOSURE
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsɪnəzjʊə//
noun
- (usually capitalized) Ursa Minor or Polaris, the North Star, used as a guide by navigators.
- (figuratively) That which serves to guide or direct; a guiding star."let faith be your cynosure to walk by"
- (figuratively) Something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration."Meanwhile the fair young Queen, in her halls of state, walks like a goddess of Beauty, the cynosure of all eyes; as yet mingles not with affairs; heeds not the future; least of all, dreads it."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 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 'CYNOSURE'?
The word CYNOSURE is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
C3
Y4
N1
O1
S1
U1
R1
E1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CYNOSURE'?
The word CYNOSURE is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
C4
Y3
N2
O1
S1
U2
R1
E1
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.