FASTBALL
13
Definition
noun
- (specifically) A four-seam fastball, which is a backspin pitch thrown with a ball gripped in the direction to cause four of the seams of the ball to cross the flight path and released with roughly equal pressure by the index and middle fingers"The pitcher had a blazing fastball."
verb
- (transitive) To throw (something) at a high speed."Kevin pushed away from the desk and fastballed it into the other man’s chest."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'FASTBALL'?
The word FASTBALL is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
F4
A1
S1
T1
B3
A1
L1
L1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FASTBALL'?
The word FASTBALL is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
F4
A1
S1
T1
B4
A1
L2
L2
Total: 16 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.