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ONLY
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Definition

Pronunciation: //ˈəʊn.li//

adj

  • (obsolete) Mere.
    "I know some who wittingly have drawne both profit and preferment from cuckoldrie, the only name whereof is so yrksome and bail-ful to so many men."

adv

  • (British) Used to express surprise or consternation at an action.
    "She's only gone and run off with the milkman!"
  • (obsolete) Above all others; particularly.
    "his most only elected mistress"

conj

  • (informal, clause-initial) Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations.
    "You're welcome to borrow my bicycle, only please take care of it."
  • (informal, clause-initial) Introduces a clause with negative polarity, often one which upsets the listener's expectations.
    "I would enjoy running, only I have this broken leg."

particle

  • (Singapore, Singlish) Placed at the end of a sentence to emphasize that something is trivial, small, undemanding or deserving of belittlement.
    "Just need to replace the filter only."

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length
4 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 'ONLY'?

The word ONLY is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

O1
N1
L1
Y4

Total: 7 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ONLY'?

The word ONLY is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.

O1
N2
L2
Y3

Total: 8 points

How many letters is the word 'ONLY'?

The word ONLY has 4 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.

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