TAILSPIN
10
Definition
noun
- (aviation) The rapid, uncontrollable descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral."The loss of the third engine threw the plane into a tailspin."
- (figuratively) A severe mental or emotional collapse; emotional breakdown."Just hours after leaving the institution, she suffered another tailspin."
- (figuratively) Any sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline."The present stock tailspin proves bankruptcy is imminent."
verb
- (figurative) To go into a sharp, sustained, often uncontrollable descent or decline.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 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 'TAILSPIN'?
The word TAILSPIN is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
T1
A1
I1
L1
S1
P3
I1
N1
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TAILSPIN'?
The word TAILSPIN is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
T1
A1
I1
L2
S1
P4
I1
N2
Total: 13 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.