MARTINET
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈmæɹtɪnɛt//
noun
- (military) A strict disciplinarian."Captain Edward Carlisle, soldier as he was, martinet as he was, felt a curious sensation of helplessness seize upon him as he met her steady gaze, her alluring smile ; he could not tell what this prisoner might do."
- (figuratively) Anyone who lays stress on a rigid adherence to the details of discipline, or to forms and fixed methods or rules."Before I met Mr. Bowen Cooke I had been given to understand that he was of a reserved nature, and on occasion could be a "bit of a martinet"; [...]."
- (historical) A short whip with multiple lashes once used in France.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'MARTINET'?
The word MARTINET is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
M3
A1
R1
T1
I1
N1
E1
T1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MARTINET'?
The word MARTINET is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
M4
A1
R1
T1
I1
N2
E1
T1
Total: 12 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.