STEAL
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //stiːl//
verb
- (transitive) To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else without intending to return it."Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."
- (transitive, of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement."They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer."
- (transitive) To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully."He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."
- (transitive, informal, figurative) To acquire at a low price."He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value."
noun
- (slang, figurative) A piece of merchandise available at a very low, attractive price; the act of buying it."Near-synonyms: bargain, good value, value for money"
- (basketball, ice hockey) A situation in which a defensive player actively takes possession of the ball or puck from the opponent's team.
- (baseball) A stolen base.
- (curling) Scoring in an end without the hammer.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 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 'STEAL'?
The word STEAL is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
S1
T1
E1
A1
L1
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'STEAL'?
The word STEAL is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
S1
T1
E1
A1
L2
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.