Radar
/ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/
Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:6 pts5 letters
Definition of Radar
noun
- A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces
- A type of system using such method, differentiated by platform, configuration, frequency, power, and other technical attributes.
- An installation of such a system or of the transmitting and receiving apparatus.
- A superior ability to detect something.
"His sensitive radar for hidden alliances keeps him out of trouble."
Anagrams of Radar
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
r1
a1
d2
a1
r1
Total: 6 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 "Radar"
Radar is a 5-letter word that scores 6 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Radar" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "radar" is a low-scoring word.