HIGHER
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈhaɪ.ə//
noun
- (Scotland, education) A national school-leaving examination and university entrance qualification.
verb
- (transitive) To make higher; to raise or increase in amount or quantity."It is a fact that other countries have not followed our example, nay, that they have in fact, in some cases, highered the duties upon the admission of our goods. But what has been the result of that policy upon the amount of your exports?"
- (intransitive) To ascend.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'HIGHER'?
The word HIGHER is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
H4
I1
G2
H4
E1
R1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HIGHER'?
The word HIGHER is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
H3
I1
G3
H3
E1
R1
Total: 12 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.