ELUDE
6
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪˈljuːd//
verb
- (transitive) To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill."Thus the observation of human blindness and weakness is the result of all philosophy, and meets us at every turn, in spite of our endeavours to elude or avoid it."
- (transitive) To shake off (a pursuer); to give someone the slip."Podolski gave Walcott a chance to further embellish Arsenal's first-half performance when he eluded James Perch and slipped the ball through to the striker."
- (transitive) To escape being understandable to; to be incomprehensible to."I get algebra, but calculus eludes me."
- (transitive) To escape someone's memory, to slip someone's mind."The solution of that brainteaser eludes me and the name of the author eludes my memory too."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 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 'ELUDE'?
The word ELUDE is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
E1
L1
U1
D2
E1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ELUDE'?
The word ELUDE is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
E1
L2
U2
D2
E1
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.