FERMENT
12
Definition
noun
- a state of agitation or turbulent change or development"the political ferment produced new leadership"
- a substance capable of bringing about fermentation
- a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol
verb
- be in an agitated or excited state"The Middle East is fermenting"
- work up into agitation or excitement"Islam is fermenting Africa"
- cause to undergo fermentation"We ferment the grapes for a very long time to achieve high alcohol content"
- go sour or spoil"The milk has soured"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'FERMENT'?
The word FERMENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
F4
E1
R1
M3
E1
N1
T1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FERMENT'?
The word FERMENT is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
F4
E1
R1
M4
E1
N2
T1
Total: 14 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.