ERUPT
7
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪˈɹʌpt//
verb
- (intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser)."The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area."
- (intransitive) To burst forth; to break out."The third molar tooth erupts late in most people, and sometimes does not appear at all."
- (intransitive, figuratively) To spontaneously release pressure or tension."The crowd erupted in anger."
- (intransitive, biology) (Of birds, insects, etc.) To suddenly appear in a certain region in large numbers."After particularly good seasons, flocks "erupt" from their breeding grounds and appear in reed beds where they have not been seen for years, if ever."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'ERUPT'?
The word ERUPT is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
E1
R1
U1
P3
T1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ERUPT'?
The word ERUPT is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
E1
R1
U2
P4
T1
Total: 9 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.