NITROGLYCERINE
20
Definition
noun
- (organic chemistry) The compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate or 1,2,3 tri-nitrooxy propane; the ester of glycerol with nitric acid; prepared by the careful addition of a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids to glycerol with constant stirring and cooling; it is a thick, pale yellow liquid, that is highly explosive on concussion or on exposure to sudden heat; it is used in medicine as a vasodilator, and as an explosive in the form of dynamite which is safe to handle."Holonym: dynamite"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 14 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 24 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 'NITROGLYCERINE'?
The word NITROGLYCERINE is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
N1
I1
T1
R1
O1
G2
L1
Y4
C3
E1
R1
I1
N1
E1
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'NITROGLYCERINE'?
The word NITROGLYCERINE is worth 24 points in Words With Friends.
N2
I1
T1
R1
O1
G3
L2
Y3
C4
E1
R1
I1
N2
E1
Total: 24 points
How many letters is the word 'NITROGLYCERINE'?
The word NITROGLYCERINE has 14 letters.
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.