EARNEST
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɝ.nɪst//
verb
- (transitive) To be serious with; use in earnest."Let's prove among ourselves our armes in jest, That when we come to earnest them with men, We may them better use."
adj
- (said of an action or an utterance) Serious, sincere, ingenuous.
- (with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; honestly eager to obtain or do."earnest prayers"
- (said of a person or a person's character) Possessing or characterised by seriousness."an earnest disposition"
verb
- (archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of earn
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 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 'EARNEST'?
The word EARNEST is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
E1
A1
R1
N1
E1
S1
T1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EARNEST'?
The word EARNEST is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
E1
A1
R1
N2
E1
S1
T1
Total: 8 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.