DAWK
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɔːk//
verb
- (transitive, UK dialectal) To drive a sharp instrument into; incise with a jerk; puncture.
- (transitive) To cut or mark with an incision; gash.
- (transitive, UK dialectal) To dig up weeds.
noun
- (politics) A person who advocates neither an aggressive nor a conciliatory political attitude (especially in foreign policy)."In the analysis that follows, I shall explore the foreign policy views of three distinct factions within the Chinese elite: “hawks, doves, and dawks.” In my view, the “dawks,” “centrists,” or more precisely, Maoists, have won."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'DAWK'?
The word DAWK is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
D2
A1
W4
K5
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DAWK'?
The word DAWK is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
D2
A1
W4
K5
Total: 12 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.