GEGENSCHEIN
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɡeɪ.ɡənˌʃaɪn//
noun
- (astronomy) A faint brightening of the night sky in the region of the ecliptic directly opposite the Sun."My object in appearing before the Association, at this time, is to present the observations of several other persons on the gegenschein or completed arch of the zodiacal light, of which I have received accounts since our meeting in Motreal."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 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 'GEGENSCHEIN'?
The word GEGENSCHEIN is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
G2
E1
G2
E1
N1
S1
C3
H4
E1
I1
N1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GEGENSCHEIN'?
The word GEGENSCHEIN is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
G3
E1
G3
E1
N2
S1
C4
H3
E1
I1
N2
Total: 22 points
How many letters is the word 'GEGENSCHEIN'?
The word GEGENSCHEIN has 11 letters.
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.