DEBUG
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //diːˈbʌɡ//
verb
- (computer science) To search for and eliminate malfunctioning elements or errors in something, especially a computer program or machinery."It ranged from the pre-design development of essential components, through the stage of type test and flight test and "debugging" right through to later development of the engine to higher powers and efficiency."
- (electronics) To remove a hidden electronic surveillance device from (somewhere)."Typical fees: $75 to check a particular telephone, $125 to debug one room, $500 to debug a suite of offices— all plus expenses and transportation."
- (US) To remove insects from (somewhere), especially lice."Mr. Moses started out his garden this year with only two toads. As they were differently marked, they soon became known as "Henry" and "Frank." Henry was strong in the pursuit of "ants." Every morning he is seen perched on his favorite hill "anting" for breakfast. Frank's occupation is that of debugging the roses and beating up the paths for miscellaneous insects."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'DEBUG'?
The word DEBUG is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
B3
U1
G2
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DEBUG'?
The word DEBUG is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
B4
U2
G3
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.