SPIRONOLACTONE
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˌspʌɪ.ɹən.ə(ʊ)ˈlæk.təʊn//
noun
- (pharmacology) A steroid drug which acts as an antimineralocorticoid (for which purpose it is used in the treatment of certain types of edema and hypertension) and an antiandrogen (for which purpose it is used as part of some types of hormone therapy, especially for transgender women).
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 14 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- No
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- No
How many Scrabble points is the word 'SPIRONOLACTONE'?
The word SPIRONOLACTONE is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
S1
P3
I1
R1
O1
N1
O1
L1
A1
C3
T1
O1
N1
E1
Total: 18 points
How many letters is the word 'SPIRONOLACTONE'?
The word SPIRONOLACTONE has 14 letters.
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.