SWELLS
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Definition
noun
- the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
- a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
- a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
- a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
verb
- increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity"The music swelled to a crescendo"
- become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger"The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
- expand abnormally"The bellies of the starving children are swelling"
- come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)"Strong emotions welled up"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 11 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 'SWELLS'?
The word SWELLS is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
S1
W4
E1
L1
L1
S1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SWELLS'?
The word SWELLS is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
S1
W4
E1
L2
L2
S1
Total: 11 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.