PAPERWORK
20
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk//
noun
- (uncountable) Routine work involving written documents."do paperwork"
- (uncountable) Written documents."The source stated that the alleged victims wanted the paperwork released after the settlement, but with names and identifiers removed."
- (uncountable, hyperbolic, also figurative) Excessive paperwork, busy work, red tape.
- (uncountable, US, prison slang) Court documents or pre-sentencing investigation reports detailing the prisoner's criminal history (usually in the context of discerning whether an inmate has been charged for sex-related offenses or is likely to be an informant)."to have bad paperwork"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 20 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 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 'PAPERWORK'?
The word PAPERWORK is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
P3
A1
P3
E1
R1
W4
O1
R1
K5
Total: 20 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PAPERWORK'?
The word PAPERWORK is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
P4
A1
P4
E1
R1
W4
O1
R1
K5
Total: 22 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.