ZEPHYR
23
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈzɛfə(ɹ)//
verb
- (intransitive, poetic) To blow or move like a zephyr, or light breeze."There was a time When the soft zephyring spring came joyfully, Like a young bride, with bloom upon her cheek—"
- (transitive, poetic) To blow or blow on gently like a zephyr; to cool or refresh with a gentle breeze."1849, letter from Leonidas Lent Hamline dated 15 December, 1849, in Walter Clark Palmer, Life and Letters of Leonidas L. Hamline, D.D., New York: Carlton & Porter, 1866, Chapter 15, p. 361, He was a fragrant poison, a zephyred pestilence spread through all the city."
name
- (Greek mythology) The god of the West Wind."For a Tempeſt. Take Eurus, Zephyr, Auſter and Boreas, and caſt them together in one Verſe. Add to theſe of Rain, Lightning, and of Thunder (the loudeſt you can) quantum ſufficit. Mix your Clouds and Billows well together till they foam, and thicken your Deſcription here and there with a Quickſand. Brew your Tempeſt well in your Head, before you ſet it a blowing."
- (poetic) The west wind personified.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 23 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 22 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 'ZEPHYR'?
The word ZEPHYR is worth 23 points in Scrabble.
Z10
E1
P3
H4
Y4
R1
Total: 23 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ZEPHYR'?
The word ZEPHYR is worth 22 points in Words With Friends.
Z10
E1
P4
H3
Y3
R1
Total: 22 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.