NEMESIS
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈnɛməsɪs//
noun
- (usually in the singular, formal) A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided; (an instance of) retribution."Even Nathan's close associates, who are not yet ready to declare themselves his enemies, accept that his engineered downfall will be his nemesis for harbouring ambitions beyond his status, and do nothing to alert him to the situation[…]"
name
- (Greek mythology) The goddess of divine retribution.
- (astronomy) 128 Nemesis, a main belt asteroid.
- (astronomy) A hypothetical star postulated to be orbiting the Sun to explain a perceived cycle of mass extinctions in the geological record.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 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 'NEMESIS'?
The word NEMESIS is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
N1
E1
M3
E1
S1
I1
S1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'NEMESIS'?
The word NEMESIS is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
N2
E1
M4
E1
S1
I1
S1
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.