DEVIL
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdɛvəl//
name
- (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
noun
- (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
- (folklore) A fictional image of a man, usually red or orange in skin color; with a set of horns on his head, a pointed goatee and a long tail and carrying a pitchfork; that represents evil and portrayed to children in an effort to discourage bad behavior.
- (euphemistic, with an article, as an intensifier) Hell."What in the devil is that?"
- (India) A poltergeist that haunts printing works.
verb
- (intransitive) To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition."He did not repeat the scathing estimate of her character by Quatrefages, who at that time spent one afternoon a week devilling at the Consulate, keeping the petty-cash box in order."
name
- (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'DEVIL'?
The word DEVIL is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
V4
I1
L1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DEVIL'?
The word DEVIL is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
V5
I1
L2
Total: 11 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.