DISCUS
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdɪs.kəs//
noun
- (uncountable, athletics) The athletics event of discus throw."For two years Templeton has given individual attention to Krenz. The young man has reciprocated by giving at least two hours each day to practice in the shot and discus."
- (plural: discus) A discus fish (genus Symphysodon)"The main body of the Amazon River is too fast, too deep, and too silt laden for discus."
- (rare, dated) A chakram."And Narayana instantly cut off with his discus the well-adorned head of the Danava who was drinking the Amrita without permission."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'DISCUS'?
The word DISCUS is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
I1
S1
C3
U1
S1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DISCUS'?
The word DISCUS is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
D2
I1
S1
C4
U2
S1
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.