GRIDLOCK
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk//
noun
- (road transport) A condition of total, interlocking traffic congestion on the streets or highways of a crowded city, in which no one can move because everyone is in someone else's way.
- (figuratively, by extension) Any paralysis of a complex system due to severe congestion, conflict, or deadlock."But no party appeared on track to secure an absolute majority, leaving one of Europe’s largest countries headed for gridlock or political instability."
- (transgender slang) Deliberate misspelling of girlcock or girldick."God, ngl, some gridlock sounds real good right about now (iykyk)"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 19 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 'GRIDLOCK'?
The word GRIDLOCK is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
G2
R1
I1
D2
L1
O1
C3
K5
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GRIDLOCK'?
The word GRIDLOCK is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
G3
R1
I1
D2
L2
O1
C4
K5
Total: 19 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.