JOULE
12
Definition
noun
- a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
- English physicist who established the mechanical theory of heat and discovered the first law of thermodynamics (1818-1889)
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'JOULE'?
The word JOULE is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
J8
O1
U1
L1
E1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'JOULE'?
The word JOULE is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
J10
O1
U2
L2
E1
Total: 16 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.