MANSLAUGHTER
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈmænˌslɔːtə//
noun
- (obsolete) The slaying of a human being."For that cause We decreed for the Children of Israel that whosoever killeth a human being for other than manslaughter or corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he had killed all mankind, and whoso saveth the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind."
- (law) The unlawful killing of a human, either in negligence or incidentally to the commission of some unlawful act, but without specific malice, or upon a sudden excitement of anger; considered less culpable than murder, but more culpable than justifiable homicide.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 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 'MANSLAUGHTER'?
The word MANSLAUGHTER is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
M3
A1
N1
S1
L1
A1
U1
G2
H4
T1
E1
R1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MANSLAUGHTER'?
The word MANSLAUGHTER is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
M4
A1
N2
S1
L2
A1
U2
G3
H3
T1
E1
R1
Total: 22 points
How many letters is the word 'MANSLAUGHTER'?
The word MANSLAUGHTER has 12 letters.
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.