OESTRUS
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈiːstɹəs//
noun
- (countable) A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly."[…] and which is produced by the larvae of oestri and particularly of Oestrus hemorrhoidalis."
- (countable) A bite or sting.
- (countable, archaic) A passion or frenzy.
- (countable and uncountable, biology) A female animal's readiness to mate."In those monoestrous species in which the male is capable all the year round, it is found that the oestri of individual females come at different seasons."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 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 'OESTRUS'?
The word OESTRUS is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
O1
E1
S1
T1
R1
U1
S1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'OESTRUS'?
The word OESTRUS is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
O1
E1
S1
T1
R1
U2
S1
Total: 8 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.