SENSING
8
Definition
noun
- the perception that something has occurred or some state exists"early detection can often lead to a cure"
- becoming aware of something via the senses
verb
- perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles"He felt the wind"
- detect some circumstance or entity automatically"This robot can sense the presence of people in the room"
- become aware of not through the senses but instinctively"I sense his hostility"
- comprehend"I sensed the real meaning of his letter"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'SENSING'?
The word SENSING is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
S1
E1
N1
S1
I1
N1
G2
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SENSING'?
The word SENSING is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
S1
E1
N2
S1
I1
N2
G3
Total: 11 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.