PERPLEX
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //pɚˈplɛks//
verb
- (transitive) To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.
- (transitive) To involve; to entangle; to make intricate or complicated."What was thought obscure, perplexed, and too hard for our weak parts, will lie open to the understanding in a fair view."
- (transitive, obsolete) To plague; to vex; to torment."Chloe's the wonder of her sex, 'Tis well her heart is tender, How might such killing eyes perplex, With virtue to defend her."
adj
- (now rare) intricate; difficult"How the soul directs the spirits for the motion of the body, according to the several animal exigents, is as perplex in the Theory, as either of the former."
noun
- (obsolete) A difficulty.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 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 'PERPLEX'?
The word PERPLEX is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
P3
E1
R1
P3
L1
E1
X8
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PERPLEX'?
The word PERPLEX is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
P4
E1
R1
P4
L2
E1
X8
Total: 21 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.