SANDER
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsændɚ//
noun
- (rail transport) A device which spreads sand on the rails in wet, snowy, icy, slippery conditions to improve traction."Grass growing on the track made the running far from easy, and only frequent use of the sanders enabled us to breast the 1 in 50 gradients between Letterkenny and Kilmacrenon [sic]."
- (historical) A small device resembling a salt shaker but containing sand that was shaken over a document to remove excess ink.
name
- (obsolete) A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 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 'SANDER'?
The word SANDER is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
S1
A1
N1
D2
E1
R1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SANDER'?
The word SANDER is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
S1
A1
N2
D2
E1
R1
Total: 8 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.