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FALLOUT

/ˈfɔːlaʊt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of FALLOUT

noun

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.

noun

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."

noun

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."

Synonyms of FALLOUT

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
13
points

Is FALLOUT a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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 fallout Total
Scrabble 4111111 10
WWF 4122121 13

Anagrams of FALLOUT

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About FALLOUT

What does FALLOUT mean?
FALLOUT is a noun. 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.
Is FALLOUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FALLOUT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FALLOUT worth in Scrabble?
FALLOUT is worth 10 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 FALLOUT?
You can make 58 words from the letters in FALLOUT. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FALLOUT?
Synonyms of FALLOUT include: blowback, repercussion. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of FALLOUT?
The anagrams of FALLOUT (words using the exact same letters) are: OUTFALL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.