SEQUIN
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsiː.kwɪn//
noun
- (now historical) Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey."‘Let him receive as many robes of honour and thousands of sequins of gold as he hath spoken words.’"
- (fashion) A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing."His ideas of music-hall costumes had never gone beyond short skirts, a swirl of lace, and glittering sequins; but Miss Antonia had expressed herself on that subject in no uncertain terms."
verb
- (transitive) To decorate with sequins.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'SEQUIN'?
The word SEQUIN is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
S1
E1
Q10
U1
I1
N1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SEQUIN'?
The word SEQUIN is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
S1
E1
Q10
U2
I1
N2
Total: 17 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.