GLIDE
7
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɡlaɪd//
verb
- (intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly."The river glideth at his own sweet will:"
- (intransitive) To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish."The tide was out, and we drew up amid the strong bracing smell of seaweed, with gulls screeching, wheeling around, and gliding on the wind."
- (transitive) To cause to glide.
- (phonetics) To pass with a glide, as the voice.
noun
- (phonology) A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.
- (fencing) An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 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 'GLIDE'?
The word GLIDE is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
G2
L1
I1
D2
E1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GLIDE'?
The word GLIDE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
G3
L2
I1
D2
E1
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.