QUARTZITE
27
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈk(w)ɔːtˌsaɪt//
noun
- (mineralogy) A metamorphic rock from sandstone, consisting of interlocking grains of quartz."Following the course of the river from New Ulm to Fort Ridgely, there are several exposures of reddish-brown “granite” or quartzites, which has been quarried in a few places, but I do not feel entirely sure of its connection with the rocks in the prairie or at the Ferry below."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 27 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 28 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 'QUARTZITE'?
The word QUARTZITE is worth 27 points in Scrabble.
Q10
U1
A1
R1
T1
Z10
I1
T1
E1
Total: 27 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'QUARTZITE'?
The word QUARTZITE is worth 28 points in Words With Friends.
Q10
U2
A1
R1
T1
Z10
I1
T1
E1
Total: 28 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.