PILLBOX
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpɪl bɒks//
noun
- (military) A flat, concrete gun emplacement."It was reported that the Germans had established trench works in front of the pillboxes. The enemy was said to have taken refuge from American fire in the pillboxes, later emerging to take up the trench positions."
- (archaic, slang) A doctor's carriage."The doctor generously told him where he lived in a loud and audible manner, gave him half-a-crown, and was about ascending his pill-box, after bidding him call upon him, in a day or two, when a servant in a splendid livery stepped forward from the hotel […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 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 'PILLBOX'?
The word PILLBOX is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
P3
I1
L1
L1
B3
O1
X8
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PILLBOX'?
The word PILLBOX is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
P4
I1
L2
L2
B4
O1
X8
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.