DRIVE
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɹaɪv//
verb
- To operate a vehicle:"The bridges weren't strong enough to drive (campers) over."
- To operate a vehicle:"I drive to work every day."
- To operate a vehicle:"My cousin drove me to the airport."
- To operate a vehicle:"drive a 737"
noun
- (military) A sustained advance in the face of the enemy to take an objective."Napoleon's drive on Moscow was as determined as it was disastrous."
- (automotive) The gear into which one usually shifts an automatic transmission when one is driving a car or truck. (Denoted with symbol D on a shifter's labeling.)"Normally you should be in drive, although you can select a lower gear such as 2 or 1 for certain conditions, such as prolonged downhill stretches."
- (dated) A place suitable or agreeable for driving; a road prepared for driving.
- (psychology) Desire or interest."1995 March 2, John Carman, "Believe It, You Saw It in Sweeps", SFGate http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Believe-It-You-Saw-It-In-Sweeps-3043091.php On the latter show, former Playboy Playmate Carrie Westcott said she'd never met a man who could match her sexual drive."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'DRIVE'?
The word DRIVE is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
D2
R1
I1
V4
E1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DRIVE'?
The word DRIVE is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
D2
R1
I1
V5
E1
Total: 10 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.