SALSA
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsɑl.sə//
noun
- (countable) A spicy tomato sauce of Mexican origin, often including onions and hot peppers."Congressmen gleefully wolfed down every imaginable version of the hot dog – smoked kielbasas, jumbo grillers, Big & Juicy's, kosher dogs and spiced dogs – topped with every imaginable condiment – hot mustard, sweet mustard, jalapenos, spaghetti sauce, regular relish, corn relish, maple syrup salsa and the secret sauce of Rep. Jack Kingston (R-Ga.). ("If I told you the recipe," an aide explained, "I'd have to shoot you.")"
- (uncountable, music) A style of urban music originally from New York heavily influenced by Cuban dance music, jazz and rock.
- (countable, dance) Any of several dances performed to salsa music.
verb
- (intransitive) To dance the salsa."They salsaed late until the night."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SALSA'?
The word SALSA is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
S1
A1
L1
S1
A1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SALSA'?
The word SALSA is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
S1
A1
L2
S1
A1
Total: 6 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.