ELLIPSE
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪˈlɪps//
noun
- (geometry) A closed curve, the locus of a point such that the sum of the distances from that point to two other fixed points (called the foci of the ellipse) is constant; equivalently, the conic section that is the intersection of a cone with a plane that does not intersect the base of the cone.
- (grammar) Ellipsis, the removal from a phrase of a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated.
verb
- (grammar) To remove from a phrase a word which is grammatically needed, but which is clearly understood without having to be stated."In B's response to A's question:- (A: Would you like to go out?, B: I'd love to), the words that are ellipsed are go out."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'ELLIPSE'?
The word ELLIPSE is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
E1
L1
L1
I1
P3
S1
E1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ELLIPSE'?
The word ELLIPSE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
E1
L2
L2
I1
P4
S1
E1
Total: 12 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.