ONSET
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɒnˌsɛt//
noun
- (medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent."the onset of schizophrenia"
- (phonology) The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus."The only regular sources for Sardinian *θ are Lat. ci̯ and ti̯, which are absent from Latin onsets. This means that the substantial number of words starting in *θ, discussed in § 3 – 7, cannot regularly continue a Latin form."
- (acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
- (obsolete) Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage."And will with deeds requite thy gentleness: And, for an onset, Titus, to advance Thy name and honourable family, Lavinia will I make my empress."
verb
- (obsolete) To assault; to set upon.
- (obsolete) To set about; to begin.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'ONSET'?
The word ONSET is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
O1
N1
S1
E1
T1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ONSET'?
The word ONSET is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
O1
N2
S1
E1
T1
Total: 6 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.