Nucleus
/ˈnjuː.kli.əs/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:14 pts7 letters
Definition of Nucleus
noun
- The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
- An initial part or version that will receive additions.
"This collection will form the nucleus of a new library."
- The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
- A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
- A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.
Anagrams of Nucleus
No exact anagrams found for "nucleus". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
n1
u1
c3
l1
e1
u1
s1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Nucleus
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 "Nucleus"
Nucleus is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Nucleus" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "nucleus" is a low-scoring word.