NUMB
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //nʌm//
adj
- (Maine) Dumb or stupid.
- (obsolete) Causing numbness."[…] he did lap me Even in his own garments, and gave himself, All thin and naked to the numb cold night."
verb
- (transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally)."The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."
- (transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense."He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."
- (transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute."[…] hunger, fatigue, and despairing hopelessness had numbed his brain […]"
- (intransitive) To become numb (especially physically)."[…] after fumbling with numbing fingers for ten or fifteen minutes, he waved his hand with a gesture of despair […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 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 'NUMB'?
The word NUMB is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
N1
U1
M3
B3
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'NUMB'?
The word NUMB is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
N2
U2
M4
B4
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.