FALLOUT
/ˈfɔːlaʊt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of FALLOUT
The event of small airborne particles falling to the ground in significant quantities as a result of major industrial activity, volcano eruption, sandstorm, nuclear explosion, etc.
The particles themselves.
"On 26 April 1986 the reactor number four at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant located in the Soviet Union near Pripyat in Ukraine exploded. Further explosions and the resulting fire sent a plume of highly radioactive fallout into the atmosphere and over an extensive geographical area."
A negative side effect; an undesirable or unexpected consequence.
"Psychological fallout in the shadow of terrorism, title of an article by Dr. Abraham Twerski, M.D. in http//www.jewishworldreview.com."
Examples of FALLOUT in a Sentence
- "On 26 April 1986 the reactor number four at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant located in the Soviet Union near Pripyat in Ukraine exploded. Further explosions and the resulting fire sent a plume of highly radioactive fallout into the atmosphere and over an extensive geographical area."
- "Psychological fallout in the shadow of terrorism, title of an article by Dr. Abraham Twerski, M.D. in http//www.jewishworldreview.com."
Word Details
Is FALLOUT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FALLOUT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FALLOUT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for FALLOUT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | a | l | l | o | u | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FALLOUT
58 words from the letters in FALLOUT
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How to Use FALLOUT in Word Games
FALLOUT is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FALLOUT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FALLOUT to find 58 additional valid words.