GAYNESS
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɡeɪ.nəs//
noun
- (rare, dated, uncountable) The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness."And truly, at a short butt, which some men doth use, the peacock feather doth seldom keep up the shaft either right or level, it is so rough and heavy ; so that many men, which have taken them up for gayness, hath laid them down again for profit:"
- (rare, dated, countable) The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
- (uncountable) The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it."You cannot blame their gayness, their queerness, their homosexuality on sudden wealth."
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 'GAYNESS'?
The word GAYNESS is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
G2
A1
Y4
N1
E1
S1
S1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GAYNESS'?
The word GAYNESS is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
G3
A1
Y3
N2
E1
S1
S1
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.