ILLUMINATING
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪˈl(j)uːmɪneɪtɪŋ//
adj
- (figuratively) Providing clarification or explanation; educational, revealing."An illuminating article in a recent issue of the Eastern Region's Civil Engineering News points out that where coal is worked over a reasonably large area, it is not only the whole of the strata above the workings, but also an area beyond which is liable to subside at varying rates after the coal has been removed."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 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 'ILLUMINATING'?
The word ILLUMINATING is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
I1
L1
L1
U1
M3
I1
N1
A1
T1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ILLUMINATING'?
The word ILLUMINATING is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
I1
L2
L2
U2
M4
I1
N2
A1
T1
I1
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G3
Total: 22 points
How many letters is the word 'ILLUMINATING'?
The word ILLUMINATING has 12 letters.
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.