Rheostat
/ˈɹiːəstæt/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:10 pts8 letters
Definition of Rheostat
noun
- An electrical resistor, with two terminals, whose resistance is continuously variable by moving a knob or slider.
Anagrams of Rheostat
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
r1
h4
e1
o1
s1
t1
a1
t1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Rheostat
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 "Rheostat"
Rheostat is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Rheostat" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "rheostat" is a medium-scoring word.