GALVANIZE
22
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z//
verb
- (loosely, dated) To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
- (loosely, dated) To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means."We then galvanize the steel so that the zinc coating will sacrificially take the corrosion for many years."
- (figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock."The girl’s picture helped galvanize public opinion against the administration’s policy."
- (archaic) To electrify, as by galvanism."The agitations resembled the grinnings and writhings of a galvanized corpse, not the struggles of an athletic man."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 22 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 26 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 'GALVANIZE'?
The word GALVANIZE is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
G2
A1
L1
V4
A1
N1
I1
Z10
E1
Total: 22 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GALVANIZE'?
The word GALVANIZE is worth 26 points in Words With Friends.
G3
A1
L2
V5
A1
N2
I1
Z10
E1
Total: 26 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.