GENUS
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈdʒiːnəs//
noun
- (biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species."All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."
- (biology, taxonomy) A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below family (Lat. familia) and above species."In most cases, at subsequent mentions of the binomial name you can abbreviate the genus with no danger of confusing the reader."
- (topology, graph theory, algebraic geometry) A natural number representing any of several related measures of the complexity of a given manifold or graph.
- (semantics) Within a definition, a broader category of the defined concept.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'GENUS'?
The word GENUS is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
G2
E1
N1
U1
S1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GENUS'?
The word GENUS is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
G3
E1
N2
U2
S1
Total: 9 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.