DRILLS
7
Definition
noun
- a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
- similar to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly colored
- systematic training by multiple repetitions"practice makes perfect"
- (military) the training of soldiers to march (as in ceremonial parades) or to perform the manual of arms
verb
- make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool"don't drill here, there's a gas pipe"
- train in the military, e.g., in the use of weapons
- learn by repetition"We drilled French verbs every day"
- teach by repetition
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'DRILLS'?
The word DRILLS is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
D2
R1
I1
L1
L1
S1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DRILLS'?
The word DRILLS is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
D2
R1
I1
L2
L2
S1
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.