TELEGRAPH
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf//
noun
- (uncommon) Synonym of telegraphy, any process for transmitting arbitrarily long messages over a long distance using a symbolic code."This strict sense of telegraph developed from French usage for Napoleon's overland semaphore network but rather arbitrarily excludes similar Chinese and other signalling networks."
- (chiefly historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables."The first message transmitted by telegraph in the United States was WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT."
- (video games) A visible or audible cue that indicates to an opponent the action that a character is about to take.
verb
- (figurative) To clearly communicate to another nonverbally, whether by gesture, a change in attitude, or any other sign, especially unintentionally."Her frown telegraphed her displeasure."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'TELEGRAPH'?
The word TELEGRAPH is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
T1
E1
L1
E1
G2
R1
A1
P3
H4
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TELEGRAPH'?
The word TELEGRAPH is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
T1
E1
L2
E1
G3
R1
A1
P4
H3
Total: 17 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.