FOAM
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //foʊm//
noun
- A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:"Similarly, the biotech giant Cargill has begun manufacturing a polymer from vegetable oils that is used in polyurethane foams, which is found in beddings, furniture and car-seat headrests."
- A substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains, especially:
- (figuratively, poetic) The sea."He is in Europe, across the foam."
- (African-American Vernacular, in the plural) Sneakers.
verb
- (intransitive) To form or emit foam."[…] And that is it Hath made me rig my navy; at whose burthen The anger'd ocean foams; with which I meant To scourge the ingratitude that despiteful Rome Cast on my noble father."
- (intransitive) To spew saliva as foam; to foam at the mouth."[…] to London will we march amain, And once again bestride our foaming steeds, And once again cry ‘Charge upon our foes!’ But never once again turn back and fly."
- (firefighting) To coat or cover with foam."It used to be common practice to foam the runway prior to an emergency landing, in case a fuel-fed fire occurred."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'FOAM'?
The word FOAM is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
F4
O1
A1
M3
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FOAM'?
The word FOAM is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
F4
O1
A1
M4
Total: 10 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.