SPYING
12
Definition
noun
- keeping a secret or furtive watch
- the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes
- the act of detecting something; catching sight of something
verb
- catch sight of
- watch, observe, or inquire secretly
- catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes"he caught sight of the king's men coming over the ridge"
- secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage"spy for the Russians"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 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 'SPYING'?
The word SPYING is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
S1
P3
Y4
I1
N1
G2
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SPYING'?
The word SPYING is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
S1
P4
Y3
I1
N2
G3
Total: 14 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.