PLUMB
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //plʌm//
noun
- (nautical) A weight on the end of a long line, used by sailors to determine the depth of water.
adj
- (cricket) Describing an LBW where the batsman is hit on the pads directly in front of their wicket and should be given out.
adv
- (informal) Squarely, directly; deeply, completely."It hit him plumb in the middle of his face."
verb
- (transitive, figurative) To think about or explore in depth, to get to the bottom of."to plumb the depths of"
- (dated) To seal something with lead.
- (intransitive) To work as a plumber.
- (rare) To fall or sink like a plummet.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'PLUMB'?
The word PLUMB is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
P3
L1
U1
M3
B3
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PLUMB'?
The word PLUMB is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
P4
L2
U2
M4
B4
Total: 16 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.