SLIMEBALL
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈslaɪm.bɔːl//
noun
- (biology) A round lump made up of or coated with slime or a slime-like substance such as mucus.
- (biology) A round lump made up of or coated with slime or a slime-like substance such as mucus."The eggs [of a lancet fluke (Dicrocoelium dendriticum)] that pass out with the manure of an infested sheep do not hatch in the open. When eaten by the snail, they hatch and finally give rise to larvae that pass out of the snail's body in gelatinous "slime[-]balls.""
- (figuratively, originally US, colloquial, derogatory) A person who is slimy (that is, sneaky or underhanded) or otherwise undesirable."Even slimeballs were entitled to representation, though."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 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 'SLIMEBALL'?
The word SLIMEBALL is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
S1
L1
I1
M3
E1
B3
A1
L1
L1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SLIMEBALL'?
The word SLIMEBALL is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
S1
L2
I1
M4
E1
B4
A1
L2
L2
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.