GALA
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɡɑːlə//
noun
- (uncountable) Pomp, show, or festivity.
- (countable) A showy and festive party.
noun
- (historical) A member of an androgynous class of priests of the Sumerian goddess Inanna."(6) Some galas/kalûs are mentioned in Pre-Sargonic and Old Babylonian texts in connection with classes of women, maids, and ḫarimtu-women. (7) The gala is sometimes mentioned in the same context with other functionaries …"
name
- (informal) Galashiels, a town in Scotland.
name
- (sports) Galatasaray S.K. (a Turkish sports club best known for its football team)
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 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 'GALA'?
The word GALA is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
G2
A1
L1
A1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GALA'?
The word GALA is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
G3
A1
L2
A1
Total: 7 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.