KOWTOW
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkaʊˌtaʊ//
verb
- (historical) To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground."When the weather turned cold, the tears that he shed would become frozen like veins; the blood on his forehead from kowtowing would also freeze and would not drip."
- (figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow."I suppose you're going to be nice to Odie and kowtow to Jon and lick the mailman's boots! I don't like you already."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'KOWTOW'?
The word KOWTOW is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
K5
O1
W4
T1
O1
W4
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'KOWTOW'?
The word KOWTOW is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
K5
O1
W4
T1
O1
W4
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.