SHORTWAVE
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈʃɔːtˌweɪv//
adj
- (of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters.
- (of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.
noun
- (physics) An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz."Shortwaves are longer than microwaves."
- (colloquial, usually in the plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting."Many stations broadcast on shortwaves."
- (meteorology) Downward radiation entering the earth's atmosphere that is in the shortwave frequency range."Some doubt is cast on the quality of the shortwave fadeout data during the early part of the period considered."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'SHORTWAVE'?
The word SHORTWAVE is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
S1
H4
O1
R1
T1
W4
A1
V4
E1
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SHORTWAVE'?
The word SHORTWAVE is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
S1
H3
O1
R1
T1
W4
A1
V5
E1
Total: 18 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.