DOUBLING
12
Definition
noun
- The process or an instance of making something double; a multiplication by two. [from 14th c.]"In an article concerning Yunnan, it pointed out that the efforts of the Nuchiang Lisu Autonomous Chou’s party committee had resulted in a doubling of minorities cadres since 1965, and that many of these persons had assumed the first and second positions in leadership squads at different levels."
- The act of turning around, or doubling back. [from 16th c.]
- A pleat or fold. [from 17th c.]
- (archaic) A trick; double-dealing.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'DOUBLING'?
The word DOUBLING is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
D2
O1
U1
B3
L1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DOUBLING'?
The word DOUBLING is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
D2
O1
U2
B4
L2
I1
N2
G3
Total: 17 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.