SOUTH
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //saʊθ//
noun
- (ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction to the right-hand side of a person facing the altar."If candidates stand on the liturgical south facing the presider and liturgical assistants on the liturgical north, it will present better visual lines for the congregation than if they stand facing east and west with their backs toward the congregation."
- (physics) The negative or south pole of a magnet
adj
- (meteorology, of wind) from the south.
- (ecclesiastical) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical south."Throughout the book I refer directionally to the altar and chancel of St. Andrew's as situated at ecclesiastical east (to avoid overcomplicating matters), not geographical or magnetic southeast. Thus, […] The north side faces the river (beyond the subdivision behind the church), and the south side, Ashley River Road."
adv
- (meteorology) Of wind, from the south.
verb
- (astronomy) To come to the meridian; to cross the north and south line."The moon souths at nine."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SOUTH'?
The word SOUTH is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
S1
O1
U1
T1
H4
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SOUTH'?
The word SOUTH is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
S1
O1
U2
T1
H3
Total: 8 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.