SALTBOX
16
Definition
noun
- (US) A distinctively shaped wooden-frame house with two stories at the front and one behind, characteristic of New England."Rather than build new homes, weekenders are renovating existing homes, with saltboxes and capes predominant."
- (UK, slang, historical) The cell in Newgate prison for a prisoner condemned to death."“I think I'd rather languish in the Salt Box at Newgate Prison wearing the Devil's Claws than to be married to that tree,” Kierney said."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'SALTBOX'?
The word SALTBOX is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
S1
A1
L1
T1
B3
O1
X8
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SALTBOX'?
The word SALTBOX is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
S1
A1
L2
T1
B4
O1
X8
Total: 18 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.