THRIFT
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //θɹɪft//
noun
- (uncountable) The characteristic of using a minimum of something (especially money)."His thrift can be seen in how little the trashman takes from his house."
- (countable, US) A savings bank."Usually, home mortgages are obtained from thrifts."
- (countable) Any of various plants of the genus Armeria, particularly Armeria maritima.
- (obsolete) Success and advance in the acquisition of property; increase of worldly goods; gain; prosperity; profit."Bassanio: […]And many Jasons come in quest of her. O my Antonio, had I but the means To hold a rival place with one of them, I have a mind presages me such thrift, That I should questionless be fortunate!"
verb
- (ambitransitive) To shop or browse at a thrift shop; to buy (something) at a thrift shop."They like to go thrifting on weekends."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 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 'THRIFT'?
The word THRIFT is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
T1
H4
R1
I1
F4
T1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'THRIFT'?
The word THRIFT is worth 11 points in Words With Friends.
T1
H3
R1
I1
F4
T1
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.