MAYBE
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈmeɪ.bi//
adv
- (as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement)."Okay. See you later, maybe. — Maybe I’ll see you later."
- (UK, meiosis) Certainly."Maybe not the best idea."
noun
- (informal) Something that is possibly true.
- (informal) An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement."The results of the poll were inconclusive. We got two yeses, three nos, and four maybes."
- (informal) A future event that may or may not happen."About your raise: it's a big maybe."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'MAYBE'?
The word MAYBE is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
M3
A1
Y4
B3
E1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MAYBE'?
The word MAYBE is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
M4
A1
Y3
B4
E1
Total: 13 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.