EBONY
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɛb.ən.i//
noun
- (uncountable) A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.
- (countable) A tree that yields such wood."“You live up the road past the ebony tree, right?” he asked, looking past me."
- (countable and uncountable) A deep, dark black colour.
- (countable) A black key on a piano or other keyboard instrument (as opposed to ivory)."Ebony and ivory / Live together in perfect harmony / Side by side on my piano keyboard / Oh lord, why don't we?"
name
- (derogatory) A stereotypical African-American woman.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'EBONY'?
The word EBONY is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
E1
B3
O1
N1
Y4
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EBONY'?
The word EBONY is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
E1
B4
O1
N2
Y3
Total: 11 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.