NUCLEI
8
Definition
noun
- a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
- the positively charged dense center of an atom
- a small group of indispensable persons or things"five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program"
- (astronomy) the center of the head of a comet; consists of small solid particles of ice and frozen gas that vaporizes on approaching the sun to form the coma and tail
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'NUCLEI'?
The word NUCLEI is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
N1
U1
C3
L1
E1
I1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'NUCLEI'?
The word NUCLEI is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
N2
U2
C4
L2
E1
I1
Total: 12 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.