TIERCE
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈtɪəs//
noun
- (obsolete) A third.
- (religion, Roman Catholicism) Synonym of terce: the third canonical hour or its service.
- (now historical) A cask of a certain size, or its volume used as a measure of capacity. Larger than a barrel but smaller than a hogshead."He then gave me a large piece of silver coin, such as I never had seen or had before, and told me to get ready for the voyage, and he would credit me with a tierce of sugar, and another of rum […]."
- (music) The third tone of the scale. See mediant.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'TIERCE'?
The word TIERCE is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
T1
I1
E1
R1
C3
E1
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TIERCE'?
The word TIERCE is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
T1
I1
E1
R1
C4
E1
Total: 9 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.