SCREENING
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈskɹiːnɪŋ//
noun
- (uncountable) Mesh material that is used to screen (as in a "screen door")."I'll have to buy some screening and fix the doors before mosquito season starts."
- (in the plural) Material removed by such a process; refuse left after screening sand, coal, ashes, etc."quarries and mines seeking markets for screenings"
- (by extension, uncountable) The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as:"The airports are slow now because the pre-boarding screening is so inefficient."
- (by extension, uncountable) The examination of any material or persons to detect problems through any of various testing, checking, or filtering processes, as:
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'SCREENING'?
The word SCREENING is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
S1
C3
R1
E1
E1
N1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SCREENING'?
The word SCREENING is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
S1
C4
R1
E1
E1
N2
I1
N2
G3
Total: 16 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.