TILE
4
Definition
Pronunciation: //taɪl//
noun
- (computing) A rectangular graphic."Each tile within the map consists of 256 × 256 pixels."
- (dated, informal) A stiff hat."Tile - Tile, a Hat."
- (Lego building) A Lego piece that is 1/3 the height of a brick, and is smooth without studs on top.
verb
- (transitive) To cover with tiles."The handyman tiled the kitchen."
- (graphical user interface) To arrange in a regular pattern, with adjoining edges (applied to tile-like objects, graphics, windows in a computer interface).
- (computing theory) To optimize (a loop in program code) by means of the tiling technique.
- (Freemasonry) To seal a lodge against intrusions from unauthorised people.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 4 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 5 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 'TILE'?
The word TILE is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
T1
I1
L1
E1
Total: 4 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'TILE'?
The word TILE is worth 5 points in Words With Friends.
T1
I1
L2
E1
Total: 5 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.