MACHINES
15
Definition
noun
- any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
- an efficient person"the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
- an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently"the war machine"
- a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
verb
- turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
- make by machinery"The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'MACHINES'?
The word MACHINES is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
M3
A1
C3
H4
I1
N1
E1
S1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MACHINES'?
The word MACHINES is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
M4
A1
C4
H3
I1
N2
E1
S1
Total: 17 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.