Beacon
/ˈbiːkən/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Beacon
noun
- A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.
- A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.
- A high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers.
- That which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path.
- An electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon.
Anagrams of Beacon
Letter Values
b3
e1
a1
c3
o1
n1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Beacon
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Beacon"
Beacon is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Beacon" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "beacon" is a medium-scoring word.