DATUM
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdeɪtəm//
noun
- (dated) Singular of data: A single recorded material, especially obtained by scientific work."Holonym: data set"
- (cartography, surveying) A point, line, or surface with reference to which positions (such as elevations) are measured or indicated (such as a permanent benchmark in leveling or mean sea level in a topographical survey)."A geodetic datum is sometimes also called a benchmark."
- (nautical) A floating reference point, or SLDMB, used to evaluate surface currents in a body of water, and often employed by coastal search and rescue.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DATUM'?
The word DATUM is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
D2
A1
T1
U1
M3
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DATUM'?
The word DATUM is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
D2
A1
T1
U2
M4
Total: 10 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.