JAUNDICE
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈd͡ʒɔndɪs//
noun
- (pathology) A morbid condition, characterized by yellowness of the eyes, skin, and urine."Why ſhould a man whoſe bloud is warme within, / Sit like his Grandſire, cut in Alabaſter? / Sleepe when he wakes? and creep into the Iaundies / By being peeuiſh?"
- (figurative) A feeling of bitterness, resentment or jealousy."No, sir, he, / Vex'd with a morbid devil in his blood / That veil'd the world with jaundice, hid his face / From all men, and commercing with himself, / He lost the sense that handles daily life— […]"
verb
- (transitive) To affect with jaundice; to color by prejudice or envy; to prejudice."The envy of wealth jaundiced his soul."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 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 'JAUNDICE'?
The word JAUNDICE is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
J8
A1
U1
N1
D2
I1
C3
E1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JAUNDICE'?
The word JAUNDICE is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
J10
A1
U2
N2
D2
I1
C4
E1
Total: 23 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.