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GLACIAL

/ˈɡleɪ.ʃ(ɪ)əl/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

G 2/3
L 1/2
A 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of GLACIAL

noun

A glacial period (colloquially known as an ice age).

adjective

Of, or relating to glaciers.

"Wang Shijin is a glacier expert and director of the Yulong Snow Mountain Glacial and Environmental Observation Research Station."

adjective

Very slow.

adjective

Cold and icy.

"After the rain and frost, the pavements were glacial."

Synonyms of GLACIAL

Words with similar meaning

Examples of GLACIAL in a Sentence

  • "Wang Shijin is a glacier expert and director of the Yulong Snow Mountain Glacial and Environmental Observation Research Station."
  • "After the rain and frost, the pavements were glacial."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
14
points

Is GLACIAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GLACIAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for GLACIAL

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

Letter glacial Total
Scrabble 2113111 10
WWF 3214112 14

How to Use GLACIAL in Word Games

GLACIAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since GLACIAL 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 GLACIAL to find 38 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About GLACIAL

What does GLACIAL mean?
GLACIAL is a noun. A glacial period (colloquially known as an ice age).
Is GLACIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GLACIAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GLACIAL worth in Scrabble?
GLACIAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from GLACIAL?
You can make 38 words from the letters in GLACIAL. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GLACIAL?
Synonyms of GLACIAL include: ice age. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.