POPINJAY
22
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈpɒpɪnd͡ʒeɪ//
noun
- (now archaic outside heraldry) A parrot."[I]nnumerable popingayes of ſundry kindes are found chattering in the groues of thoſe fenny places."
- (obsolete) A decorative image of a parrot on a tapestry, cloth etc.
- (dated) A vain, gaudy person; someone who is shallow or superficial."The very quintessence of popinjay vulgarity is reached when nicely is made to do service for well, in this wise: "How do you do?" "Nicely." "How are you?" "Nicely.""
- (archery) A target to shoot at, typically stuffed with feathers or plumage.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 22 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 'POPINJAY'?
The word POPINJAY is worth 22 points in Scrabble.
P3
O1
P3
I1
N1
J8
A1
Y4
Total: 22 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'POPINJAY'?
The word POPINJAY is worth 26 points in Words With Friends.
P4
O1
P4
I1
N2
J10
A1
Y3
Total: 26 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.