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CATHODE

/ˈkæθ.oʊd/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

C 3/4
A 1/1
T 1/1
H 4/3
O 1/1
D 2/2
E 1/1

Definition of CATHODE

noun

An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It usually, but not always, has a positive voltage.

noun

(by extension) The electrode at which chemical reduction of cations takes place, usually resulting in the deposition of metal onto the electrode.

noun

The electrode from which electrons are emitted into a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
13
points

Is CATHODE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CATHODE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for CATHODE

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

Letter cathode Total
Scrabble 3114121 13
WWF 4113121 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CATHODE

100 words from the letters in CATHODE

How to Use CATHODE in Word Games

CATHODE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CATHODE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CATHODE

What does CATHODE mean?
CATHODE is a noun. An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows outwards (and thus, electrons flow inwards). It usually, but not always, has a positive voltage.
Is CATHODE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CATHODE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CATHODE worth in Scrabble?
CATHODE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CATHODE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CATHODE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.