MAGAZINE
20
Definition
Pronunciation: //mæɡ.əˈziːn//
noun
- A nonacademic, periodical publication which consists of articles by multiple writers on some broad topic or theme."After several months' delay, The Emerald City, New York's hour-long gay television show, is on the air. In magazine format, the show offers interviews, gay news and commentary, visits to New York's entertainment spots and gay shows, and a bit of camping from George Sardi."
- (military) An ammunition storehouse."He all thir Ammunition / And feats of War defeats / With plain Heroic magnitude of mind / And celeſtial vigour arm’d, / Thir Armories and Magazins contemns, / Renders them uſeleſs, while / With winged expedition / Swift as the lightning glance he executes / His errand on the wicked, who ſurpris’d / Loſe thir defence diſtracted and amaz’d."
- (military) An ammunition storehouse."The cruiser blew up when a shell hit its magazine."
- (archaic) A country or district especially rich in natural products.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 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 'MAGAZINE'?
The word MAGAZINE is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
M3
A1
G2
A1
Z10
I1
N1
E1
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MAGAZINE'?
The word MAGAZINE is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
M4
A1
G3
A1
Z10
I1
N2
E1
Total: 23 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.