SHRIVE
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈʃɹaɪv//
verb
- (religion, transitive and intransitive) To hear or receive a confession (of sins etc.)."If he have the condition of a saint and the complexion of a devil, I had rather he should shrive me than wive me."
- (transitive) To free from guilt, to absolve."I will not madly deem that power Of Earth may shrive me of the sin Unearthly pride hath revell’d in— […]"
- (religion, transitive) To prescribe penance or absolution.
- (religion, intransitive or reflexive) To confess, and receive absolution."c. 1798-1845, unknown author, The Croppy Boy 'Twas a good thought, boy, to come here and shrive."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'SHRIVE'?
The word SHRIVE is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
S1
H4
R1
I1
V4
E1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SHRIVE'?
The word SHRIVE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
S1
H3
R1
I1
V5
E1
Total: 12 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.