EFFLORESCENCE
23
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌɛfləˈɹɛsəns//
noun
- (chemistry) The formation of a powdery surface on crystals, as a hydrate is converted to anhydrous form by losing loosely bound water of crystallization to the atmosphere.
- (botany) The production of flowers.
- (construction) An encrustation of soluble salts, commonly white, deposited on the surface of stone, brick, plaster, or mortar; usually caused by free alkalies leached from mortar or adjacent concrete as moisture moves through it.
- (geology) An encrustation of soluble salts, deposited on rock or soil by evaporation; often found in arid or geothermal environments.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 13 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 23 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 27 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 'EFFLORESCENCE'?
The word EFFLORESCENCE is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
E1
F4
F4
L1
O1
R1
E1
S1
C3
E1
N1
C3
E1
Total: 23 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EFFLORESCENCE'?
The word EFFLORESCENCE is worth 27 points in Words With Friends.
E1
F4
F4
L2
O1
R1
E1
S1
C4
E1
N2
C4
E1
Total: 27 points
How many letters is the word 'EFFLORESCENCE'?
The word EFFLORESCENCE has 13 letters.
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.