RADIUM
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm//
noun
- (textiles, dated) A type of cloth woven from silk or synthetic yarn, often with a shiny appearance."City retailers are doing well with high-class radiums printed in bright greens, brilliant purples and strong yellows. Such are the high novelties."
verb
- (ambitransitive, obsolete) To treat (a tumour, etc.) with radium."We want popular verbs for several operations introduced by modern science. The X-rays, the Finsen treatment for lupus, the operation of radium for cancer, and what not—what are the words for these? A man is guillotined or hanged; his leg is amputated; he is trepanned. What is it when he is rayed, Finsened, radiumed? [From the St. James's Gazette.]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'RADIUM'?
The word RADIUM is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
R1
A1
D2
I1
U1
M3
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'RADIUM'?
The word RADIUM is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
R1
A1
D2
I1
U2
M4
Total: 11 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.