QUAVER
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkweɪvə(ɹ)//
noun
- (music) an eighth note, drawn as a crotchet (quarter note) with a tail."The crotchets and quavers are dancing up and down the stave like little black boys on a fence."
verb
- (intransitive) To use the voice in a trembling manner, as in speaking or singing.""Aw come on, guys!" The woman, clearly overwhelmed by the force of the two friends' personalities, quavered on the point of tears."
- (transitive) To utter quaveringly."We shall hear her quavering them […] to some sprightly airs of the opera."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 20 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 'QUAVER'?
The word QUAVER is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
Q10
U1
A1
V4
E1
R1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'QUAVER'?
The word QUAVER is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.
Q10
U2
A1
V5
E1
R1
Total: 20 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.