RAILHEAD
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɹeɪl.hɛd//
noun
- (rail transport) A point on a railway system where goods (or passengers) are loaded, unloaded or transferred to other transport."The improved service to and from Taunton is fully justified by the passenger patronage to and from this town, which is a railhead for a large surrounding area."
- (rail transport) The top surface (head) of a rail."Alternative form: rail head"
- (military) An area of hostile territory at the end of a rail line that, when captured, serves for the continuous movement into position of further troops and materiel.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'RAILHEAD'?
The word RAILHEAD is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
R1
A1
I1
L1
H4
E1
A1
D2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'RAILHEAD'?
The word RAILHEAD is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
R1
A1
I1
L2
H3
E1
A1
D2
Total: 12 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.