Fuses
/ˈfjuːzɪz/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Fuses
noun
- A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device.
- The mechanism that ignites the charge in an explosive device.
- A device to prevent the overloading of an electrical circuit, containing a component that melts and interrupts the current when too high a load is passed through it.
- Indicating a tendency to lose one's temper.
"When talking about being laid off, he has a short fuse."
- A friction match for smokers' use, having a bulbous head which when ignited is not easily blown out even in a gale of wind.
Anagrams of Fuses
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
f4
u1
s1
e1
s1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Fuses
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 "Fuses"
Fuses is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Fuses" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "fuses" is a low-scoring word.