MENTAL
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈmɛn.təl//
adj
- (relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality."I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera,[…], the neurotic victims of mental cirrhosis, the jewelled animals whose moral code is the code of the barnyard—!"
- (relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality."mental science"
- (relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality."mental acuity"
- (relational) Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality."Irregular bedtimes may disrupt healthy brain development in young children, according to a study of intelligence and sleeping habits. ¶ Going to bed at a different time each night affected girls more than boys, but both fared worse on mental tasks than children who had a set bedtime, researchers found."
noun
- (slang) State of mind; ellipsis of mental state."y'all need to fix your mentals"
- (India, swear word) A mentally challenged person.
adj
- (anatomy, relational) Of or relating to the chin or median part of the lower jaw, genial."the mental nerve, the mental region"
- (biology, relational) Of or relating to the chinlike or liplike structure.
noun
- (zootomy) A plate or scale covering the mentum or chin of a fish or reptile.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'MENTAL'?
The word MENTAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
M3
E1
N1
T1
A1
L1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MENTAL'?
The word MENTAL is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
M4
E1
N2
T1
A1
L2
Total: 11 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.