NERD
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Definition
Pronunciation: //nɜːd//
noun
- (slang, sometimes derogatory) A person who is intellectual but generally introverted."The bullies used to call him a nerd at school."
- (informal, sometimes derogatory) One who has an intense, obsessive interest in something."a computer nerd"
- (informal, sometimes derogatory) A member of a subculture revolving around intellectualism, technology, video games, fantasy and science fiction, comic books and assorted media. [from 1980s]
- (informal, sometimes derogatory, dated) One who is stupid and socially inept or unattractive; a social outcast. [from 1970s until early 1990s]"ALICE: Prithee , what might a nerd be ? GLORIA: A nerd is an idiot or other person absurd."
name
- (computing) Alternative form of NERDS.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 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 'NERD'?
The word NERD is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
N1
E1
R1
D2
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'NERD'?
The word NERD is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
N2
E1
R1
D2
Total: 6 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.