GRID
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ɡɹɪd//
noun
- (computing) A system or structure of distributed computers working mostly on a peer-to-peer basis, used mainly to solve single and complex scientific or technical problems or to process data at high speeds (as in clusters).
- (cartography) A method of marking off maps into areas.
- (motor racing) The pattern of starting positions of the drivers for a race."McLaren's Lewis Hamilton fought up from the back of the grid to eighth, with team-mate Jenson Button taking ninth."
- (electronics) The third (or higher) electrode of a vacuum tube (triode or higher).
verb
- (education) To enter in a grid."On the SAT, to answer a grid-in question, you grid in your answer by filling out the ovals."
noun
- (pathology, dated) Acronym of gay-related immunodeficiency (“AIDS”) ."The cause of the disorder is unknown. Researchers call it A.I.D., for acquired immunodeficiency disease, or GRID, for gay-related immunodeficiency. It has been reported in 20 states and seven countries."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 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 'GRID'?
The word GRID is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
G2
R1
I1
D2
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GRID'?
The word GRID is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
G3
R1
I1
D2
Total: 7 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.