GROUNDSWELL
16
Definition
noun
- (nautical, surfing) A broad undulation of the open ocean, often as the result of a distant disturbance.
- (by extension) A broadly-based shifting of public opinion."An astonishing groundswell of support for the new Democratic frontrunner, Barack Obama, is threatening to sweep Hillary Clinton away in New Hampshire, which holds the first primary election of the 2008 presidential contest tomorrow."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 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 'GROUNDSWELL'?
The word GROUNDSWELL is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
G2
R1
O1
U1
N1
D2
S1
W4
E1
L1
L1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'GROUNDSWELL'?
The word GROUNDSWELL is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
G3
R1
O1
U2
N2
D2
S1
W4
E1
L2
L2
Total: 21 points
How many letters is the word 'GROUNDSWELL'?
The word GROUNDSWELL has 11 letters.
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.