HOUSE
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //haʊs//
noun
- A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.
- (uncountable) Size and quality of residential accommodations; housing."Those homeowners who bought too much house, or borrowed against inflated values are now going to be liable for their own poor decisions."
- A building used for something other than a residence (typically with qualifying word)."To this the pauper replied that he did not want that, and that rather than be sent to the house he would look out for work."
- (politics) A building where a deliberative assembly meets; whence the assembly itself, particularly a component of a legislature."The petition was so ridiculous that the house rejected it after minimal debate."
verb
- (transitive) To keep within a structure or container."The car is housed in the garage."
- (transitive) To admit to residence; to harbor."Palladius wished him [...] to house all the Helots."
- (transitive, astrology) To dwell within one of the twelve astrological houses."Where Saturn houses."
- (transitive) To contain or cover mechanical parts.
noun
- (music) House music."[…] their music is influenced as much by Roxy Music and the Ramones as it is by house and techno pioneers."
name
- (politics) A particular chamber of political representation
- (politics) A particular chamber of political representation
- (politics) A particular chamber of political representation
- (politics) A particular chamber of political representation
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'HOUSE'?
The word HOUSE is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
H4
O1
U1
S1
E1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'HOUSE'?
The word HOUSE is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
H3
O1
U2
S1
E1
Total: 8 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.