IGUANA
7
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪ.ɡjuˈɑːnə//
noun
- (zoology) Any member of the genus Iguana.
- (colloquial) In America and the Pacific, any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae."Marine iguanas line the shores of the islands, and are usually seen sprawled over lava rocks near the sea."
- (colloquial) In Africa, any large member of the genus Varanus, especially the aquatic Nile monitor (see leguan).
- (Australia, formerly) Any member of the genus Varanus (see goanna)."The last they had had, was an iguana one of the blacks had brought in; and though he felt disgusted at the idea of eating it, he made up into a kind of stew, and they both enjoyed it immensely."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'IGUANA'?
The word IGUANA is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
I1
G2
U1
A1
N1
A1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'IGUANA'?
The word IGUANA is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
I1
G3
U2
A1
N2
A1
Total: 10 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.