SAMPAN
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsæm.pæn//
noun
- (chiefly historical) A Chinese flat-bottomed wooden boat propelled by two oars."We traveled down the Min River from Nanping in a small sampan, flying the American flag for protection against bandits and soldiers. Those were the days when the Stars and Stripes still afforded some protection."
noun
- (India, chiefly historical) Alternative form of jampan."... by these central poles the litter, or as it is here called, the Sampan, is supported on the shoulders of four men."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 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 'SAMPAN'?
The word SAMPAN is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
S1
A1
M3
P3
A1
N1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SAMPAN'?
The word SAMPAN is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
S1
A1
M4
P4
A1
N2
Total: 13 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.