SIM
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Definition
Pronunciation: //sɪm//
noun
- (computing) Clipping of simulation.
- (marketing) Acronym of social influence marketing.
- (telecommunications) Acronym of Subscriber Identity Module."Despite the ongoing health crisis, the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered phone operators in the country to block SIM cards not linked to a national identity number (NIN), used to bundle together biometric records such as fingerprints and headshots."
- (microscopy) Acronym of scanning ion microscope.
noun
- (by extension) A person with Methodist tendencies.
noun
- (video games) Any of the characters in the video game The Sims, which simulates aspects of a human social environment.
- (often derogatory) Someone who is, or is accused of, acting like a bumbling fool."Near-synonym: NPC"
noun
- (informal) Clipping of simulator."They played a flight sim all afternoon."
- (informal) Clipping of simulation.
- (informal) A simulation session or scenario.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 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 'SIM'?
The word SIM is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
S1
I1
M3
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SIM'?
The word SIM is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
S1
I1
M4
Total: 6 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.