TERGIVERSATE

Definition

Pronunciation: //ˈtɜːd͡ʒɪvəseɪt//

verb

(intransitive) To evade, to equivocate using subterfuge; to obfuscate in a deliberate manner.
"The officials soon concluded that the easiest way to remain on good terms with the court was to elude responsibility, to tergiversate, to prevent results."
(intransitive) To change sides or affiliation; to apostatize.
"Henry had hesitated before authorising the spoliation; he would soon tergiversate on other matters of doctrine but this act was irreversible."
(intransitive, rare) To flee by turning one's back.

Source: Kaikki

Word Details

Length: 12 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 'TERGIVERSATE'?

The word TERGIVERSATE is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

Total: 16 points

How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TERGIVERSATE'?

The word TERGIVERSATE is worth 18 points in Words With Friends.

Total: 18 points

How many letters is the word 'TERGIVERSATE'?

The word TERGIVERSATE 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.

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