EAVESDROP
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp//
verb
- (ambitransitive) To hear (intentionally) a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in."I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal."
- (zoology) To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them."[…] Eastern Red Bat will eavesdrop on the sonar calls of other red bats to locate potential insect prey."
noun
- (countable) A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building.
- (countable) The act of intentionally hearing a conversation not intended to be heard."Were you having a little eavesdrop on us last night?"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'EAVESDROP'?
The word EAVESDROP is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
E1
A1
V4
E1
S1
D2
R1
O1
P3
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EAVESDROP'?
The word EAVESDROP is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
E1
A1
V5
E1
S1
D2
R1
O1
P4
Total: 17 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.