NAVVY
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈnævi//
noun
- (chiefly UK, historical) A laborer on a civil engineering project such as a canal or railroad."Suppose two lads, fresh from school, go out into the world to earn their living; one becomes a navvy and one a clerk. In five years' time these two young men will probably be very different in appearance from one another. The navvy will have developed his muscles; he will be broad-built, broad-chested, and strong."
verb
- (intransitive, UK, historical) To carry out physical labor on a civil engineering project."But by pretending to believe he's navvied before, I've given him double reason to drive himself hard."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'NAVVY'?
The word NAVVY is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
N1
A1
V4
V4
Y4
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'NAVVY'?
The word NAVVY is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
N2
A1
V5
V5
Y3
Total: 16 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.