FAIRLEAD
12
Definition
noun
- (nautical) A device to guide a line, rope or cable around an object or out of the way, or to stop it from moving laterally."Approach the boat from the bow and use the Cunningham fairlead to help guide the foot of the mast into the hole in the hull."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 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 'FAIRLEAD'?
The word FAIRLEAD is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
F4
A1
I1
R1
L1
E1
A1
D2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FAIRLEAD'?
The word FAIRLEAD is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
F4
A1
I1
R1
L2
E1
A1
D2
Total: 13 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.