WRECK
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɹɛk//
noun
- An event in which something is damaged through collision.
- (law, uncountable) Goods, etc. cast ashore by the sea after a shipwreck."2. ... Wreck includes the cargo, stores and tackle of a vessel and all parts of a vessel separated from the vessel, and the property of persons who belong to, are on board or have quitted a vessel that is wrecked, stranded or in distress at any place in Canada."
- (ornithology) A large number of birds that have been brought to the ground, injured or dead, by extremely adverse weather."[I]n 1952 more than 7,000 were involved in such a "wreck" in Britain and Ireland."
verb
- (transitive) To destroy violently; to cause severe damage to something, to a point where it no longer works, or is useless."He wrecked the car in a collision."
- (transitive) To ruin or dilapidate.
- (transitive, obsolete) To plunder goods from wrecked ships.
- (transitive, Australia) To dismantle wrecked vehicles or other objects, to reclaim any useful parts.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 14 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 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 'WRECK'?
The word WRECK is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
W4
R1
E1
C3
K5
Total: 14 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WRECK'?
The word WRECK is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
W4
R1
E1
C4
K5
Total: 15 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.