GNOMONS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of GNOMONS
An object such as a pillar or a rod that is used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it, especially the pointer on a sundial.
An object such as a pillar used by an observer to calculate the meridian altitude of the sun (that is, the altitude of the sun when it reaches the observer's meridian), for the purpose of determining the observer's latitude.
The index of the hour circle of a globe.
Word Details
Is GNOMONS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GNOMONS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GNOMONS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.
Letter Values for GNOMONS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | n | o | m | o | n | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GNOMONS
57 words from the letters in GNOMONS
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How to Use GNOMONS in Word Games
GNOMONS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GNOMONS 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 GNOMONS to find 57 additional valid words.