HIGHBALL
17
Definition
noun
- (rail transport, US) An all clear or full speed ahead signal."A white ball hauled up to the crossbar indicated that the track was clear; a black ball, run up half way, meant stop. This was the origin of the use of the word "highball" to indicate a clear line ahead, which is still used in U.S.A. railway practice."
- (climbing) A very high bouldering problem, often with a hard landing."2014, EpicTV.com Austrian all rounder Alex Luger climbs what he describes as a highball boulder problem and what most people would call a solo."
verb
- (US, slang, possibly dated) To move quickly; to hightail."Booster-equipped 628 highballs west at Glen Lake, Minn., back in 1947."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 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 'HIGHBALL'?
The word HIGHBALL is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
H4
I1
G2
H4
B3
A1
L1
L1
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HIGHBALL'?
The word HIGHBALL is worth 19 points in Words With Friends.
H3
I1
G3
H3
B4
A1
L2
L2
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.