SEARCHER
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsɝt͡ʃɚ//
noun
- (UK, historical) An officer in London appointed to examine the bodies of the dead, and report the cause of death."The Searchers hereupon (who are ancient Matrons, sworn to their Office) repair to the place where the dead Corps lies"
- (UK, historical) An officer who apprehended idlers on the street during church hours in Scotland.
- (UK, obsolete) An inspector of leather."62. Leather Searcher and Sealer, functions of. The offices of Leather Searcher and Sealer are united in one person. He examines and seals all hides and leather, receiving some small fees of the parties for so doing, but has no salary or perquisites from the corporation."
- (historical, military) An instrument for examining the bore of a cannon, to detect cavities in its surface.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 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 'SEARCHER'?
The word SEARCHER is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
S1
E1
A1
R1
C3
H4
E1
R1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SEARCHER'?
The word SEARCHER is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
S1
E1
A1
R1
C4
H3
E1
R1
Total: 13 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.