KING
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Definition
Pronunciation: //kɪŋ//
noun
- (countable or uncountable) Something that has a preeminent position."In times of financial panic, cash is king."
- A component of certain games."The objective of each player is to place the opponent’s king ‘under attack’ in such a way that the opponent has no legal move. […] If the arbiter observes both kings are in check, or a pawn stands on the rank furthest from its starting position, he/she shall wait until the next move is completed."
- A component of certain games.
- (UK, slang) A king skin."Oi mate, have you got kings?"
noun
- (World War II era, joint US/RAF) radiotelephony clear-code word for the letter K.
name
- (UK, rail transport) King class, a class of steam locomotives once used on the GWR.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'KING'?
The word KING is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
K5
I1
N1
G2
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'KING'?
The word KING is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
K5
I1
N2
G3
Total: 11 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.