FOLLOWING
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈfɒləʊɪŋ//
adj
- (of a wind) Blowing in the direction of travel, as opposed to headwind; downwind."The following wind sped us on our way."
prep
- (sometimes proscribed) After, subsequent to."Following the meeting, we all had a chat."
noun
- (with definite article, treated as singular or plural) A thing or things to be mentioned immediately after."The following is a recommendation letter from the president."
- (social media) An account which is followed."When a new user joins Weibo, he should register Weibo and get a unique ID, and then he takes some existing users as his followings and waits for others to follow him."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 20 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 'FOLLOWING'?
The word FOLLOWING is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
F4
O1
L1
L1
O1
W4
I1
N1
G2
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FOLLOWING'?
The word FOLLOWING is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.
F4
O1
L2
L2
O1
W4
I1
N2
G3
Total: 20 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.