IMPLY
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ɪmˈplaɪ//
verb
- (transitive, of a proposition) To have as a necessary consequence; to lead to (something) as a consequence."Correlation does not imply causation"
- (transitive, of a person) To suggest by logical inference."When I state that your dog is brown, I am not implying that all dogs are brown."
- (transitive, of a person or proposition) To hint; to insinuate; to suggest tacitly and avoid a direct statement."What do you mean "we need to be more careful with hygiene"? Are you implying that I don't wash my hands?"
- (archaic) To enfold, entangle."And in his bosome secretly there lay / An hatefull Snake, the which his taile vptyes / In many folds, and mortall sting implyes."
noun
- (logic) A logic gate that implements material implication.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'IMPLY'?
The word IMPLY is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
I1
M3
P3
L1
Y4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'IMPLY'?
The word IMPLY is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
I1
M4
P4
L2
Y3
Total: 14 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.