VISE
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Definition
Pronunciation: //vaɪs//
noun
- (US) An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing."Clamp this loop in a strong vise and twist the two ends evenly into one piece. As the twisting progresses, move the wire along so as to keep the grip of the vise close to the hands."
- (figurative) A situation in which one's freedom of choice is constrained."I'd like to know what would become of us in the next ten minutes. They've got us in a vise. We're done for, Gall."
- (obsolete) A screw.
- (obsolete) A spiral staircase.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 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 'VISE'?
The word VISE is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
V4
I1
S1
E1
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'VISE'?
The word VISE is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
V5
I1
S1
E1
Total: 8 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.