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EQUATORIAL

/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of EQUATORIAL

noun

A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.

adjective

Of, near, or relating to the equator

"That plant is best suited to equatorial climates."

adjective

Perpendicular to the plane of a ring

Examples of EQUATORIAL in a Sentence

  • "That plant is best suited to equatorial climates."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
21
points

Is EQUATORIAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: EQUATORIAL uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for EQUATORIAL

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

Letter equatorial Total
Scrabble 11011111111 19
WWF 11021111112 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in EQUATORIAL

100 words from the letters in EQUATORIAL

How to Use EQUATORIAL in Word Games

EQUATORIAL is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About EQUATORIAL

What does EQUATORIAL mean?
EQUATORIAL is a noun. A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.
Is EQUATORIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EQUATORIAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is EQUATORIAL worth in Scrabble?
EQUATORIAL is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from EQUATORIAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in EQUATORIAL. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.