FAIRWAY
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈfɛɹweɪ//
noun
- (golf) The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
- (military) A channel either from offshore, in a river, or in a harbor that has enough depth to accommodate the draft of large vessels. (JP 4-01.6)
- (nautical) A navigable channel in a harbour, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places."By good fortune, paddle as I pleased, the tide was still sweeping me down; and there lay the Hispaniola right in the fairway, hardly to be missed."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'FAIRWAY'?
The word FAIRWAY is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
F4
A1
I1
R1
W4
A1
Y4
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FAIRWAY'?
The word FAIRWAY is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
F4
A1
I1
R1
W4
A1
Y3
Total: 15 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.