DEFENESTRATE
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt//
verb
- (transitive) To eject or throw (someone or something) from or through a window."I defenestrated a clock to see if time flies!"
- (transitive) To throw out; to remove or dismiss (someone) from a position of power or authority."The cultural historians of science 'feel the need to defenestrate science, or at least take it off its pedestal' (Pumfrey. Rossi & Slawinski 1991. p. 3)."
- (computing, transitive, humorous, slang) To remove a Windows operating system from (a computer)."This posting was written on a Windows 95 PC, Defenestrate it immediately. Install Linux. :-)"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'DEFENESTRATE'?
The word DEFENESTRATE is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
F4
E1
N1
E1
S1
T1
R1
A1
T1
E1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DEFENESTRATE'?
The word DEFENESTRATE is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
F4
E1
N2
E1
S1
T1
R1
A1
T1
E1
Total: 17 points
How many letters is the word 'DEFENESTRATE'?
The word DEFENESTRATE has 12 letters.
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.