MOONLIGHT
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈmunˌlaɪt//
noun
- (sometimes attributive) The light reflected from the Moon."If you will patiently dance in our round / And see our moonlight revels, go with us; / If not, shun me, and I will spare your haunts."
verb
- (by extension) To engage in an activity other than what one is known for."Mr. Katzenberg, who moonlights as a top Biden official and has worked with Mr. Clooney on philanthropy for decades, reached out to him to see if there was an off-ramp, according to three people familiar with the matter."
- (by extension, of an inanimate object) To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting.
- (British, dated) To carry out undeclared work.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'MOONLIGHT'?
The word MOONLIGHT is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
M3
O1
O1
N1
L1
I1
G2
H4
T1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'MOONLIGHT'?
The word MOONLIGHT is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
M4
O1
O1
N2
L2
I1
G3
H3
T1
Total: 18 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.