WAITER
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈweɪtə//
noun
- (historical) A person working as an attendant at the London Stock Exchange.
- (obsolete) A vessel or tray on which something is carried, as dishes, etc.; a salver. (See etymology of dumbwaiter.)"Cautioning her, in these terms, not to trip over a heterogeneous litter of pastry-cook’s trays, lamps, waiters full of glasses, and piles of rout seats which were strewn about the hall, plainly bespeaking a late party on the previous night, the man led the way to the second story […]"
- (obsolete) A custom house officer; a tide waiter.
- (obsolete) A watchman.
verb
- (stative) To work as a waiter."I had definitely had my fill of factory jobs, but had never worked in an office, nor bussed, nor waitered."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 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 'WAITER'?
The word WAITER is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
W4
A1
I1
T1
E1
R1
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WAITER'?
The word WAITER is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
W4
A1
I1
T1
E1
R1
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.