JAILHOUSES
20
Definition
noun
- a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 10 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 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 'JAILHOUSES'?
The word JAILHOUSES is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
J8
A1
I1
L1
H4
O1
U1
S1
E1
S1
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JAILHOUSES'?
The word JAILHOUSES is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
J10
A1
I1
L2
H3
O1
U2
S1
E1
S1
Total: 23 points
How many letters is the word 'JAILHOUSES'?
The word JAILHOUSES has 10 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.