SHEATH
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ʃiːθ//
noun
- (by extension) Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.
- (botany) The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.
- (electrical engineering) The insulating outer cover of an electrical cable.
- (entomology) One of the elytra of an insect.
verb
- (uncommon) Alternative spelling of sheathe."Nay, neuer beare me hence, diſpatch me heere: / Here ſheath thy Sword, Ile pardon thee my death: [...]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'SHEATH'?
The word SHEATH is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
S1
H4
E1
A1
T1
H4
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SHEATH'?
The word SHEATH is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
S1
H3
E1
A1
T1
H3
Total: 10 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.