GARNISH
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ//
verb
- (cooking) To ornament with something placed around it."a dish garnished with parsley"
- (archaic) To furnish; to supply."By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent."
- (slang, archaic) To fit with fetters; to fetter.
- (law) To warn by garnishment; to give notice to.
noun
- (cooking) Something set round or upon a dish as an embellishment.
- (slang, obsolete) Fetters.
- (slang, historical, uncountable) A fee; specifically, in English jails, formerly an unauthorized fee demanded from a newcomer by the older prisoners."1699, B. E., A New Dictionary of the Canting Crew, London: W. Hawes et al., Garnish money, what is customarily spent among the Prisoners at first coming in."
- (US, slang) Cash.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'GARNISH'?
The word GARNISH is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
G2
A1
R1
N1
I1
S1
H4
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GARNISH'?
The word GARNISH is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
G3
A1
R1
N2
I1
S1
H3
Total: 12 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.