DUST
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //dʌst//
noun
- Fine particles."There is so much dust released during the process of laying ballast that the trackside operator wears a full face mask with respirator."
- Fine particles.
- Fine particles."Astronomers have previously considered that dust produced by the star was obscuring it, causing the steep decline in brightness."
- Fine particles.
verb
- (transitive) To remove dust from."The cleaning lady needs a stool to dust the cupboard."
- (intransitive) To remove dust; to clean by removing dust."Dusting always makes me cough."
- (transitive, archaic) To make dusty, to soil with dust.
- (intransitive or reflexive) Of a bird, to cover itself in sand or dry, dusty earth.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 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 'DUST'?
The word DUST is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
D2
U1
S1
T1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DUST'?
The word DUST is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
D2
U2
S1
T1
Total: 6 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.