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ACTUATOR

/ˈæk.tjuː.eɪt.ə(ɹ)/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of ACTUATOR

noun

Something that actuates something else, especially a usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e. a mechanism) to be switched on or off, for example an electric motor that opens and closes a valve

"The mind is the actuator of the body."

noun

The mechanism that moves the head assembly on a disk drive

noun

A relay that controls the flow of electricity

Examples of ACTUATOR in a Sentence

  • "The mind is the actuator of the body."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is ACTUATOR a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ACTUATOR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: ACTUATOR uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ACTUATOR

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter actuator Total
Scrabble 13111111 10
WWF 14121111 12

Anagrams of ACTUATOR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ACTUATOR

100 words from the letters in ACTUATOR

How to Use ACTUATOR in Word Games

ACTUATOR is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ACTUATOR to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ACTUATOR

What does ACTUATOR mean?
ACTUATOR is a noun. Something that actuates something else, especially a usually electric device that causes a mechanical device (i.e. a mechanism) to be switched on or off, for example an electric motor that opens and closes a valve
Is ACTUATOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ACTUATOR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ACTUATOR worth in Scrabble?
ACTUATOR is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ACTUATOR?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ACTUATOR. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of ACTUATOR?
The anagrams of ACTUATOR (words using the exact same letters) are: AUTOCRAT. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.