DISPLACEMENT

Definition

Pronunciation: //dɪsˈpleɪsmɪnt//

noun

(chemistry) The process of extracting soluble substances from organic material and the like, whereby a quantity of saturated solvent is displaced, or removed, for another quantity of the solvent.
(fencing) Moving the target to avoid an attack; dodging.
(physics) A vector quantity which denotes distance with a directional component.
(grammar) The capability of a communication system to refer to things that are not present (that existed or will exist at another time, or that exist at another location).

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 12 letters
Scrabble Points: 19 points
Words With Friends Points: 24 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 'DISPLACEMENT'?

The word DISPLACEMENT is worth 19 points in Scrabble.

Total: 19 points

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

The word DISPLACEMENT is worth 24 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 24 points

How many letters is the word 'DISPLACEMENT'?

The word DISPLACEMENT 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.

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