GLARE
6
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɡlɛɚ//
noun
- (uncountable) An intense, blinding light."the frame of burnished steel that cast a glare"
- (telephony) A call collision; the situation where an incoming call occurs at the same time as an outgoing call.
- (US) A smooth, bright, glassy surface."a glare of ice"
verb
- (intransitive) To stare angrily."He walked in late, with the teacher glaring at him the whole time."
- (intransitive) To shine brightly."The sun glared down on the desert sand."
- (intransitive) To be bright and intense, or ostentatiously splendid."18th century, Alexander Pope, Epistle V to Miss Blount She glares in balls, front boxes, and the ring."
- (transitive) To shoot out, or emit, as a dazzling light."Every eye glared lightning, and shot forth pernicious fire."
adj
- (US, of ice) smooth and bright or translucent; glary"skating on glare ice"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 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 'GLARE'?
The word GLARE is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
G2
L1
A1
R1
E1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GLARE'?
The word GLARE is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
G3
L2
A1
R1
E1
Total: 8 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.