SCURVY
14
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈskɜːvi//
adj
- (obsolete)"Some wenches come vnlased, / Some hyswyues come vnbrased, / Wyth theyr naked pappes, / That flappes and flappes; / […] / A sorte of foule drabbes / All scuruy with scabbes: […]"
- (obsolete)
- (figurative, archaic)"a scurvy knave a scurvy trick"
- (figurative, archaic)
noun
- (uncountable, pathology) A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C, leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes; (countable, obsolete) an occurrence of this disease."Our legs now vs deceiue, / ſwolne euery ioint withall, / With this diſeaſe, which, by your leaue, / the Scuruie men doe call."
- (countable, figurative, derogatory) A contemptible or despicable person."Row, row you scurvies, / She'll have us boiled in oil. / Move, move those creaking oars, / until you reach Cape soil."
- (uncountable, by extension, veterinary medicine, obsolete) A cattle disease, perhaps affecting the skin.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 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 'SCURVY'?
The word SCURVY is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
S1
C3
U1
R1
V4
Y4
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SCURVY'?
The word SCURVY is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
S1
C4
U2
R1
V5
Y3
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.