OPTIC
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɒp.tɪk//
adj
- (relational) Of, or relating to the eye or to vision."The moon, whose orb / Through optic glass the Tuscan artist views."
- (optics, relational) Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.
noun
- (archaic, humorous) An eye."The difference is as great between / The optics seeing, as the object seen."
- (optics) A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light."The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail."
- (trademark in UK) A measuring device with a small window, attached to an upside-down bottle, used to dispense alcoholic drinks in a bar."They were neatly lined up on three shelves between the optics of martini, vodka, whisky and gin."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'OPTIC'?
The word OPTIC is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
O1
P3
T1
I1
C3
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'OPTIC'?
The word OPTIC is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
O1
P4
T1
I1
C4
Total: 11 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.