FORESHOCK
21
Definition
noun
- (seismology) A small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequence.
- (figuratively) Any shock or disturbance that precedes an event"The FY 1981 increases in defense — something of a "foreshock" to the rapid rise in defense spending over the next several years — were prompted by the fall of the Shah in Iran and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 21 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 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 'FORESHOCK'?
The word FORESHOCK is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
F4
O1
R1
E1
S1
H4
O1
C3
K5
Total: 21 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'FORESHOCK'?
The word FORESHOCK is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
F4
O1
R1
E1
S1
H3
O1
C4
K5
Total: 21 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.