MATURE
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //məˈt͡ʃɔː(ɹ)//
adj
- (medicine, obsolete) Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.
- (television, film) Suitable for adults only, due to sexual themes, violence, etc."mature content"
verb
- (intransitive) To proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities)."[…] his originality, in the mean time, was maturing to perfection."
- (intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe."[…] Trees […] have alwayes Fruit upon them, ripe, or preparing to mature;"
- (transitive) To bring (something) to maturity, full development, or completion."[…] But these thoughts Full Counsel must mature:"
- (transitive) To make (something, e.g. fruit) ripe or mature."[…] a ship well freighted with the stores The sun matures on India’s spicy shores,"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'MATURE'?
The word MATURE is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
M3
A1
T1
U1
R1
E1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MATURE'?
The word MATURE is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
M4
A1
T1
U2
R1
E1
Total: 10 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.