WIS
6
Definition
Pronunciation: //waɪs//
adv
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Certainly, surely."So I wis would the Dragon under him […]"
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Really, truly.
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Indeed."As wis God help me."
adj
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Certain.
- (rare, obsolete or dialectal) Sure."He was wis on his word."
verb
- (obsolete or archaic) To know.""The fire seven times tried this: / Seven times tried that judgement is, / That did never choose amiss. / Some there be that shadows kiss: / Such have but a shadow's bliss. / There be fools alive, I wis, / Silver'd o'er; and so was this. / I will ever be your head: / So be gone: you are sped.""
- (obsolete or archaic) To think, suppose."Howe'er you wis."
- (obsolete or archaic) To imagine, ween; to deem."And oh, that I should see that star remote / Yet His near Glory miss / Whereto the sun itself and stars do float / As motes, I wis!"
noun
- (roleplaying games) Abbreviation of wisdom point.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 6 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 'WIS'?
The word WIS is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
W4
I1
S1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WIS'?
The word WIS is worth 6 points in Words With Friends.
W4
I1
S1
Total: 6 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.