Shortwave
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:18 pts9 letters
Definition of Shortwave
noun
- An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
"Shortwaves are longer than microwaves."
- (usually in plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.
"Many stations broadcast on shortwaves."
adjective
- (of radio waves) Having a wavelength of approximately 10 to 100 meters
- (of radio equipment) Capable of transmitting or receiving signals at such a wavelength.
Anagrams of Shortwave
No exact anagrams found for "shortwave". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "shortwave" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
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Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Shortwave
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 "Shortwave"
Shortwave is a 9-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Shortwave" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "shortwave" is a high-scoring word.