Regulator

/ɹɛɡ.juː.leɪt.ə/

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:13 pts9 letters
Definition of Regulator

noun

  1. A device that controls or limits something.

    "The voltage regulator stopped working and the resulting overload destroyed the device."

  2. A person or group that sets standards of practice, especially those established by law.
  3. A very accurate clock, used by clockmakers to measure the timekeeping of each newly made clock.
  4. A gene involved in controlling the expression of one or more other genes.
  5. A device that controls the supply of steam to the cylinders of a steam locomotive.
Anagrams of Regulator

No exact anagrams found for "regulator". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "regulator" and rearranging:

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 "Regulator"

Regulator is a 9-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Regulator" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "regulator" is a medium-scoring word.