VALENCE
12
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈveɪl(ə)ns//
noun
- (countable, chemistry)
- (countable, chemistry)
- (countable, linguistics) The number of arguments that a verb can have, including its subject, ranging from zero to three or, less commonly, four."In this assignment you will analyze each of the following sentences and determine the valence of the highlighted verb."
- (uncountable, especially psychology) A one-dimensional value assigned by a person to an object, situation, or state, that can usually be positive (causing a feeling of attraction) or negative (repulsion)."anger and fear have negative valence"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 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 'VALENCE'?
The word VALENCE is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
V4
A1
L1
E1
N1
C3
E1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'VALENCE'?
The word VALENCE is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
V5
A1
L2
E1
N2
C4
E1
Total: 16 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.