HOMEBREW
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈhoʊmˌbɹu//
noun
- (informal) Made or changed by amateurs (especially games or amateur radio equipment).
- (Canada, sports, countable) A player who plays for the team named after their own native town."Homebrews, American imports, former big-leaguers—the Terriers had it all."
verb
- (informal) To create something as an enthusiast, rather than using a commercial option.
- (gaming) To jailbreak a video game console, specifically made by Nintendo, to run unofficial programs.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'HOMEBREW'?
The word HOMEBREW is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
H4
O1
M3
E1
B3
R1
E1
W4
Total: 18 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.