HEARTSTRINGS
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz//
noun
- (anatomy)"Harte ſtrynges uenies de cuevr."
- (anatomy)"The atrioventricular valves are prevented from turning inside out by strands of connective tissue, which run from their underside to the walls of the ventricle. These are the so-called heartstrings or chordae tendin[e]ae."
- (figurative)"The sad eyes of the orphan tugged at my heartstrings."
- (figurative)"And for to ſeeke out gemmes and ſome little ſtones, vve ſtrike pits deep vvithin the ground. Thus vvee plucke the very heart-ſtrings out of her [the Earth], and all to vveare on our finger one gemme or precious ſtone, to fulfill our pleaſure and deſire."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'HEARTSTRINGS'?
The word HEARTSTRINGS is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
H4
E1
A1
R1
T1
S1
T1
R1
I1
N1
G2
S1
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HEARTSTRINGS'?
The word HEARTSTRINGS is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
H3
E1
A1
R1
T1
S1
T1
R1
I1
N2
G3
S1
Total: 17 points
How many letters is the word 'HEARTSTRINGS'?
The word HEARTSTRINGS has 12 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.