FIXATION
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //fɪksˈeɪʃən//
noun
- (law) Recording a creative work in a medium of expression for more than a transitory duration, thereby satisfying the "fixation" requirement for the purposes of copyright law."In order to obtain copyright on a recording in the United States, the recording must have been reduced to fixation on or after February 15, 1972."
- (genetics) The change in a gene pool from a situation where there exists at least two variants of a particular gene (allele) to a situation where only one of the alleles remains.
- (cytology, histology, pathology) preservation of biological tissues from decay due to autolysis or putrefaction.
- (orthopaedics) process by which an injury is rendered immobile.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 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 'FIXATION'?
The word FIXATION is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
F4
I1
X8
A1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FIXATION'?
The word FIXATION is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
F4
I1
X8
A1
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 19 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.