DISHONESTY

Definition

Pronunciation: //dɪsˈɒnɪ.sti//

noun

(uncountable) The characteristic or condition of being dishonest.
"He added: "We've always had spin, especially from Government. But this is not spin. This is dishonesty and so it's our rail media's urgent responsibility to call it out because non-specialist journalists across the country will report this and gradually these untruths will be accepted."
(countable) An act which is fraudulent or otherwise dishonest.
(uncountable, obsolete) Shamefulness, disgrace.
"His dishonesty appears in leaving his friend here in necessity and denying him."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 10 letters
Scrabble Points: 17 points
Words With Friends Points: 16 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 'DISHONESTY'?

The word DISHONESTY is worth 17 points in Scrabble.

Total: 17 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DISHONESTY'?

The word DISHONESTY is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 16 points

How many letters is the word 'DISHONESTY'?

The word DISHONESTY has 10 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.

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