PERISH
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpɛɹɪʃ//
verb
- (intransitive) To decay and disappear; to waste away to nothing."1881, Tarafa, translated by W. A. Clouston, The Poem of Tarafa I consider time as a treasure decreasing every night; and that which every day diminishes soon perishes for ever."
- (intransitive) To decay in such a way that it cannot be used for its original purpose"The difficulty is that fresh foods perish due to the multiplication in them of harmful bacteria."
- (intransitive) To die; to cease to live."When it goeth well with the righteous, the citie reioyceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting."
- (transitive, obsolete) To cause to perish."that closeness did impair and a little perish his understanding"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 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 'PERISH'?
The word PERISH is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
P3
E1
R1
I1
S1
H4
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PERISH'?
The word PERISH is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
P4
E1
R1
I1
S1
H3
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.