KERNEL
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkɜː.nəl//
noun
- (botany) The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
- (botany) A single seed or grain, especially of corn or wheat.
- (botany, US) The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
- (computing) The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components."The Linux kernel is open-source."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'KERNEL'?
The word KERNEL is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
K5
E1
R1
N1
E1
L1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'KERNEL'?
The word KERNEL is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
K5
E1
R1
N2
E1
L2
Total: 12 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.