DYSPLASIA
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɪsˈpleɪ.ʒə//
noun
- (pathology) Abnormal development of cells or tissue, often a precancerous stage of growth.
- (psychology) Term created by John Curtis Gowan in 1974 to define the trauma caused by asynchronous psychological development on children."A number of theorists and researchers have independently written about asynchronous development. Gowan (1974) discussed the implications of cognitive capacities which outstrip emotional (affective) development. He referred to asynchronous development as "dysplasia": (...)"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'DYSPLASIA'?
The word DYSPLASIA is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
D2
Y4
S1
P3
L1
A1
S1
I1
A1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DYSPLASIA'?
The word DYSPLASIA is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
D2
Y3
S1
P4
L2
A1
S1
I1
A1
Total: 16 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.