SCALES
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Definition
noun
- an ordered reference standard"judging on a scale of 1 to 10"
- relative magnitude"they entertained on a grand scale"
- the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it"the scale of the map"
- a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
verb
- measure by or as if by a scale"This bike scales only 25 pounds"
- pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
- take by attacking with scaling ladders"The troops scaled the walls of the fort"
- reach the highest point of"We scaled the Mont Blanc"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'SCALES'?
The word SCALES is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
S1
C3
A1
L1
E1
S1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SCALES'?
The word SCALES is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
S1
C4
A1
L2
E1
S1
Total: 10 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.