FALCHION
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈfɔːl.(t)ʃən//
noun
- (also attributively) A somewhat curved, single-edged medieval sword of European origin, with the cutting edge on its convex side, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao."I haue seene the day, with my good biting Faulchion"
- (obsolete) A billhook.
verb
- (obsolete, rare, transitive) Attack with a falchion.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'FALCHION'?
The word FALCHION is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
F4
A1
L1
C3
H4
I1
O1
N1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FALCHION'?
The word FALCHION is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
F4
A1
L2
C4
H3
I1
O1
N2
Total: 18 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.