ZINC
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //zɪŋk//
noun
- (countable) A single atom of this element.
- (Nigeria) A corrugated iron roof.
- (UK, dated, colloquial) A zinc countertop."Then, three workmen throwing dice for drinks. And their heads come sharply together as they count the scores. And so violently do they throw the dice that they shoot off "the zinc" on to the floor."
verb
- (rare) To electroplate with zinc.
- (rare) To coat with sunblock incorporating zinc oxide.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 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 'ZINC'?
The word ZINC is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
Z10
I1
N1
C3
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'ZINC'?
The word ZINC is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
Z10
I1
N2
C4
Total: 17 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.