GADFLY
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɡædflaɪ//
noun
- (figurative, also attributive)"VVhat gad flye tickles ſo this Macrinus, / That vp-flinging thy tayle, he breakes thus from me."
- (figurative, also attributive)"There is a function for the gadfly who poses questions that many specialists would like to overlook. Polemics is healthy."
- (figurative, also attributive)"VVhat VVinnie? VVife, I ſay? out of dores at this time! vvhere ſhould I ſeeke the Gad-flye?"
- (figurative, also attributive)"He’s a regular gadfly and takes advantage of his friend’s generosity."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'GADFLY'?
The word GADFLY is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
G2
A1
D2
F4
L1
Y4
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GADFLY'?
The word GADFLY is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
G3
A1
D2
F4
L2
Y3
Total: 15 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.