OFFING
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɒfɪŋ//
noun
- (nautical) The area of the sea in which a ship can be seen in the distance from land, excluding the parts nearest the shore, and beyond the anchoring ground."to see (a ship) in the offing"
- (nautical) The distance that a ship at sea keeps away from land, often because of navigational dangers, fog and other hazards; a position at a distance from shore."[…] till I ſaw the Land tun out a great Length into the Sea, at about the Diſtance of four or five Leagues before me, and the Sea being very calm I kept a large, offing to make this Point; […]"
- (figuratively) The foreseeable future. Chiefly in the phrase in the offing.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'OFFING'?
The word OFFING is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
O1
F4
F4
I1
N1
G2
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'OFFING'?
The word OFFING is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
O1
F4
F4
I1
N2
G3
Total: 15 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.