EXTERNALITY

Definition

Pronunciation: //ɛkstəˈnælɪti//

noun

(uncountable) The state of being external or externalized.
"But according to the theory of the externality of relations, terms acquire from their new relations an added character, which does not either condition, or necessarily alter, the character which they already possess."
(countable) A thing that is external relative to something else.
(economics, countable) An impact, positive or negative, on any party not involved in a given economic transaction or act.
"Waste is a negative externality arising from consumption."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 11 letters
Scrabble Points: 21 points
Words With Friends Points: 22 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 'EXTERNALITY'?

The word EXTERNALITY is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

Total: 21 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EXTERNALITY'?

The word EXTERNALITY is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 22 points

How many letters is the word 'EXTERNALITY'?

The word EXTERNALITY has 11 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.

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