FILAMENT
/ˈfɪləmənt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of FILAMENT
A fine thread or wire.
Such a wire, as can be heated until it glows, in an incandescent light bulb or a thermionic valve.
A massive, thread-like structure, such as those gaseous ones which extend outward from the surface of the sun, or such as those (much larger) ones which form the boundaries between large voids in the universe.
"galaxy filament"
Examples of FILAMENT in a Sentence
- "galaxy filament"
Word Details
Is FILAMENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FILAMENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FILAMENT uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FILAMENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | l | a | m | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FILAMENT
100 words from the letters in FILAMENT
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How to Use FILAMENT in Word Games
FILAMENT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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