SYMPTOM
16
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈsɪm(p)təm//
noun
- (medicine) A perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer."The doctor told that his coughing and sneezing was the symptom of standing for too long in the rain."
- (figuratively) A signal; anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else, especially of something undesirable."Lying, hiding one's true feelings, and having affairs are typical symptoms of a doomed marriage."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 16 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 18 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 'SYMPTOM'?
The word SYMPTOM is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
S1
Y4
M3
P3
T1
O1
M3
Total: 16 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'SYMPTOM'?
The word SYMPTOM is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.
S1
Y3
M4
P4
T1
O1
M4
Total: 18 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.