Nuclear
/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Nuclear
adjective
- Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.
- Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).
"a nuclear reactor"
- Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.
"a nuclear explosion"
- (by extension, metaphoric, of a solution or response) Involving an extreme course of action.
"nuclear option, nuclear solution"
- Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell.
Anagrams of Nuclear
Letter Values
n1
u1
c3
l1
e1
a1
r1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
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 "Nuclear"
Nuclear is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "nuclear" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.
Using "Nuclear" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "nuclear" is a low-scoring word.