PHILANTHROPY
25
Definition
Pronunciation: //fɪˈlæn.θɹə.piː//
noun
- (chiefly uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind."Secondly, Another excellent Diſpoſition in Chriſt, is his Love, not only his Phylanthropy, or good Will he bears to all men, and the Deſire he hath of their Salvation, Ezek[iel] 33. 11."
- (uncountable) Charitable giving, charity."As public funding is reduced, we depend increasingly on private philanthropy."
- (countable) A philanthropic act."His tombstone lists his various philanthropies."
- (countable) A charitable foundation."the Rockefeller philanthropies"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 25 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 26 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 'PHILANTHROPY'?
The word PHILANTHROPY is worth 25 points in Scrabble.
P3
H4
I1
L1
A1
N1
T1
H4
R1
O1
P3
Y4
Total: 25 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PHILANTHROPY'?
The word PHILANTHROPY is worth 26 points in Words With Friends.
P4
H3
I1
L2
A1
N2
T1
H3
R1
O1
P4
Y3
Total: 26 points
How many letters is the word 'PHILANTHROPY'?
The word PHILANTHROPY has 12 letters.
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.