WAKES
12
Definition
noun
- the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)"the aftermath of war"
- an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii
- the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward"the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe"
- a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial"there's no weeping at an Irish wake"
verb
- be awake, be alert, be there
- stop sleeping"She woke up to the sound of the alarm clock"
- arouse or excite feelings and passions"The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"
- make aware of"His words woke us to terrible facts of the situation"
Source: WordNet
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 12 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'WAKES'?
The word WAKES is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
W4
A1
K5
E1
S1
Total: 12 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WAKES'?
The word WAKES is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
W4
A1
K5
E1
S1
Total: 12 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.