SILK
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //sɪlk//
noun
- (chiefly uncountable) A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider)."The thread made of silk was barely visible."
- (colloquial) A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel.
- (circus arts, in the plural) A pair of long silk sheets suspended in the air on which a performer performs tricks.
- (horse racing, usually in the plural) The garments worn by a jockey displaying the colors of the horse's owner.
verb
- (transitive) To remove the silk from (corn)."While we shucked and silked the corn, we talked, sang old nursery rhymes […]"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'SILK'?
The word SILK is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
S1
I1
L1
K5
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SILK'?
The word SILK is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
S1
I1
L2
K5
Total: 9 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.