POLY
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpɒli//
noun
- (informal) A polytechnic.
- (chiefly computer graphics) A polygon."The most common poly budget in use for games at the time of this writing is between 5,000 and 10,000 tris."
- (uncountable) Polyester."a cotton-poly blend"
- (chiefly informal) Polyamory.
adj
- (chiefly informal) Polyamorous."Whether the family is poly, L.G.B.T.Q. or another minority, such as a religious one, coming out is very much a personal decision."
verb
- (ambitransitive, video games, roguelikes) To polymorph; to transform by magic.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'POLY'?
The word POLY is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
P3
O1
L1
Y4
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'POLY'?
The word POLY is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
P4
O1
L2
Y3
Total: 10 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.