SCINTILLATION
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌsɪn.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən//
noun
- (astronomy) The twinkling of a star or other celestial body caused by turbulence in the Earth's atmosphere."Do the stars scintillate at all altitudes? Is there any altitude at which it ceases to manifest itself? At Morges the stars in general scintillate at all altitudes, although feebly near the zenith; but on the nights when the scintillation is very faint, it ceases completely at a zenith distance of 45°."
- (nuclear physics) The flash of light produced by something (especially a phosphor) when it absorbs ionizing radiation.
- (figurative) A brief expression that is amusing or clever; witticism."[…]here and there were Latin inscriptions—obscene scintillations of wit[…]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 13 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 20 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 'SCINTILLATION'?
The word SCINTILLATION is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
S1
C3
I1
N1
T1
I1
L1
L1
A1
T1
I1
O1
N1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SCINTILLATION'?
The word SCINTILLATION is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.
S1
C4
I1
N2
T1
I1
L2
L2
A1
T1
I1
O1
N2
Total: 20 points
How many letters is the word 'SCINTILLATION'?
The word SCINTILLATION has 13 letters.
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.