RAILROADING
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Definition
noun
- (rail transport, US) The operation of a railroad."The recommendations of the Air Brake Association and the rules of the other railroads cited in this report differ in some respects, but the underlying intent of all is the common desire to prevent the most feared event in railroading - the irrevocable loss of control of trains descending mountain grades."
- (rail transport, US) The class of people, equipment, terminology, and lore pertaining to railroads.
- (figurative) A procedure conducted in haste without due consideration."Some at City Hall are perturbed that delivering the superhighway and other cycling schemes is becoming a “railroading” exercise."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 11 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'RAILROADING'?
The word RAILROADING is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
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Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'RAILROADING'?
The word RAILROADING is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
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Total: 16 points
How many letters is the word 'RAILROADING'?
The word RAILROADING has 11 letters.
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.