Words score by length: 3 or 4 letters are worth 1 point, 5 letters 2, 6 letters 3, 7 letters 5 and 8 or more letters 11. Each word counts once.
Every word is worth points according to its length, counting the Qu tile as two letters.
Points by length
- 3 or 4 letters: 1 point.
- 5 letters: 2 points.
- 6 letters: 3 points.
- 7 letters: 5 points.
- 8 or more letters: 11 points.
A word counts once, however many ways it can be traced. One long word can outscore a dozen short ones, so it pays to look for stretches of letters you can extend. Your daily score is ranked by the server, which recomputes it from your words (is the daily board the same for everyone).
See also Which words count. For tips, read the Word Hunt tips and strategy.