DOMINO
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdɒmɪnəʊ//
noun
- (dominoes) A tile divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 (or sometimes more) dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes."Dominoes of indiscretions down Falling all around, in cycles, in circles Constantly consuming Conquer and devour"
- (politics) A country that is expected to react to events in a neighboring country, according to the domino effect.
- (geometry) A polyomino made up of two squares.
- (music, colloquial) A mistake in performing."Any player is liable to make a 'domino' — that is to say, he goes wool-gathering and continues to play when everyone else has stopped. If he does so at a grown-up concert the fault is irredeemable […]"
verb
- (intransitive) To collapse in the manner of dominoes."A dismasting often means the dominoing of one mast into the other, down through the decks, cannoning the cargo through the hull below, and sinking the ship very quickly."
- (transitive) To cause to collapse in the manner of dominoes.
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 'DOMINO'?
The word DOMINO is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
O1
M3
I1
N1
O1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DOMINO'?
The word DOMINO is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
D2
O1
M4
I1
N2
O1
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.