GIMCRACK
19
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈd͡ʒɪmkɹæk//
verb
- (transitive) To put together quickly and without much care; to bodge."Actually the book is a series of related images (some fresh and sharp) and fragmentary sketches (a few vividly effective), gimcracked together with a semblance of plot and allegory,"
- (transitive) To embellish with gimcracks."Furthermore many of the peripheral characters and myths that the Disney interests have appropriated over the years have been gimcracked to death, so that they have none of their original integrity ."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 19 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 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 'GIMCRACK'?
The word GIMCRACK is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
G2
I1
M3
C3
R1
A1
C3
K5
Total: 19 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GIMCRACK'?
The word GIMCRACK is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
G3
I1
M4
C4
R1
A1
C4
K5
Total: 23 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.