PAINTER
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpeɪntə//
noun
- (obsolete) A chain or rope used to attach the shank of an anchor to the side of a ship when not in use.
- (nautical) A rope that is attached to the bow of a dinghy, or other small boat, and used for tying up or towing.""Shove that [fat, wicker luncheon-basket] under your feet," he observed to the Mole, as he passed it down into the boat. Then he untied the painter and took the sculls again."
noun
- (Southern US) A mountain lion."I have fou't most of the creatur's of the forest, such as bears, wolves, painters and catamounts, but this is the beginning with the red-skins."
name
- (euphemistic, informal, chiefly Internet slang, with a definitive article) Adolf Hitler
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'PAINTER'?
The word PAINTER is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
P3
A1
I1
N1
T1
E1
R1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PAINTER'?
The word PAINTER is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
P4
A1
I1
N2
T1
E1
R1
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.