DRESSING
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdɹɛsɪŋ//
noun
- (medicine) Material applied to a wound for protection or therapy."She removed Stranleigh’s coat with a dexterity that aroused his imagination. The elder woman returned with dressings and a sponge, which she placed on a chair."
- (cooking) A sauce, especially a cold one for salads."I was even more excited to tailor it with a choice of dressings — blue cheese, ranch, French, Russian, Italian, creamy Italian."
- (obsolete) Dress; raiment; especially, ornamental habiliment or attire."Women ought to repair the losses , time and years have made in their features, with dressings"
- (dated) Castigation; scolding; a dressing down.""I once saw what a dressing he gave a silly chattering fool, that answered his challenge some time before.""
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'DRESSING'?
The word DRESSING is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
D2
R1
E1
S1
S1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DRESSING'?
The word DRESSING is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
D2
R1
E1
S1
S1
I1
N2
G3
Total: 12 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.