FREEFALL
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈfɹiːˌfɔːl//
noun
- (physics) A state of motion affected by no acceleration or force other than that of gravity.
- (common usage) As above, but allowing for the presence of incidental air resistance not caused intentionally by devices like parachutes or wings.
- (by extension) The state of worsening out of control."As civil war continues in Iraq, the U.S. president's approval ratings are in freefall."
verb
- (intransitive) To drop in a state of freefall."A base jumper attempts to freefall for as long as possible before triggering the parachute."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- No
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- No
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'FREEFALL'?
The word FREEFALL is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
F4
R1
E1
E1
F4
A1
L1
L1
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.