Beacons
/ˈbiːkənz/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Beacons
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 Beacons
Letter Values
b3
e1
a1
c3
o1
n1
s1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Beacons
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 "Beacons"
Beacons is a 7-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Beacons" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "beacons" is a medium-scoring word.