Kernel
/ˈkɜːnəl/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Kernel
noun
- The core, center, or essence of an object or system.
"the kernel of an argument"
- The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
- A single seed or grain, especially of corn or wheat.
- The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
- A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
Anagrams of Kernel
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
k5
e1
r1
n1
e1
l1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Kernel
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 "Kernel"
Kernel is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Kernel" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "kernel" is a medium-scoring word.