DONGA
7
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdɔŋɡə//
noun
- (South Africa) A usually dry, eroded watercourse running only in times of heavy rain."Major Pack-Beresford and other officers were shot down, and every unhorsed man remained necessarily as a prisoner under the very muzzles of the riflemen in the donga."
noun
- (Australia) A transportable building providing accommodation for one person, often used on remote work sites or as tourist accommodation."Menzies Hotel ([Ph] 9024 2043; 22 Shenton St; s/d $48/65, donga $75) has old-style hotel rooms as well as - for that real goldfields experience - dongas (temporary miner′s abode, usually made from corrugated iron), and also serves all meals."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'DONGA'?
The word DONGA is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
D2
O1
N1
G2
A1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DONGA'?
The word DONGA is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
D2
O1
N2
G3
A1
Total: 9 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.