SURVEILLANCE
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //sɚˈveɪ.ləns//
noun
- (military, espionage) Systematic observation of places and people by visual, aural, electronic, photographic or other means."The threat of terrorism to the British lies in the overreaction to it of British governments. Each one in turn clicks up the ratchet of surveillance, intrusion and security. Each one diminishes liberty."
- (law) In criminal law, an investigation process by which police gather evidence about crimes, or suspected crime, through continued observation of persons or places.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 12 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 23 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 'SURVEILLANCE'?
The word SURVEILLANCE is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
S1
U1
R1
V4
E1
I1
L1
L1
A1
N1
C3
E1
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SURVEILLANCE'?
The word SURVEILLANCE is worth 23 points in Words With Friends.
S1
U2
R1
V5
E1
I1
L2
L2
A1
N2
C4
E1
Total: 23 points
How many letters is the word 'SURVEILLANCE'?
The word SURVEILLANCE has 12 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.