FISSION
/ˈfɪʃən/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FISSION
The process whereby one item splits to become two.
Short for nuclear fission: The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into smaller particles.
The process by which a bacterium splits to form two daughter cells.
To cause to undergo fission.
To undergo fission.
Word Details
Is FISSION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FISSION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FISSION earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for FISSION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | s | s | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FISSION
43 words from the letters in FISSION
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How to Use FISSION in Word Games
FISSION is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FISSION 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 FISSION to find 43 additional valid words.