REFINING
12
Definition
noun
- the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
verb
- improve or perfect by pruning or polishing"refine one's style of writing"
- make more complex, intricate, or richer"refine a design or pattern"
- treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition"refine paper stock"
- reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities"refine sugar"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'REFINING'?
The word REFINING is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
R1
E1
F4
I1
N1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'REFINING'?
The word REFINING is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
R1
E1
F4
I1
N2
I1
N2
G3
Total: 15 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.