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KELVIN

/ˈkɛlvən/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

K 5/5
E 1/1
L 1/2
V 4/5
I 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of KELVIN

noun

In the International System of Units, the base unit of thermodynamic temperature; 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. Shown as "K".

noun

A unit interval on the Kelvin scale.

"The interval between the freezing and boiling points of water is 100 kelvins."

noun

(usually as postpositioned adjective) A unit for a specific temperature on the Kelvin scale.

"Ice melts above 273.15 kelvin."

Synonyms of KELVIN

Words with similar meaning

degree Kelvin degree absolute degree kelvin degree Celsius

Examples of KELVIN in a Sentence

  • "The interval between the freezing and boiling points of water is 100 kelvins."
  • "Ice melts above 273.15 kelvin."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points

Is KELVIN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Tip: KELVIN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for KELVIN

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

Letter kelvin Total
Scrabble 511411 13
WWF 512512 16

Words You Can Make With the Letters in KELVIN

42 words from the letters in KELVIN

5-letter words

kevil 12/14 USUKWWF knive 12/14 UK inkle 9/11 USUKWWF liken 9/11 USUKWWF levin 8/11 USUKWWF liven 8/11 USUKWWF

4-letter words

like 8/9 USUKWWF kine 8/9 USUKWWF kiln 8/10 USUKWWF link 8/10 USUKWWF evil 7/9 USUKWWF live 7/9 USUKWWF veil 7/9 USUKWWF vile 7/9 USUKWWF vlei 7/9 UK nevi 7/9 USUKWWF vein 7/9 USUKWWF vine 7/9 USUKWWF lien 4/6 USUKWWF line 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

elk 7/8 USUKWWF lek 7/8 USUKWWF ilk 7/8 USUKWWF ken 7/8 USUKWWF nek 7/8 UK ink 7/8 USUKWWF kin 7/8 USUKWWF vie 6/7 USUKWWF lev 6/8 USUKWWF vin 6/8 UK lei 3/4 USUKWWF lie 3/4 USUKWWF lin 3/5 USWWF nil 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ki 6/6 UK nv 5/7 UK el 2/3 USWWF li 2/3 USWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF ln 2/4 UK

How to Use KELVIN in Word Games

KELVIN is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, KELVIN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KELVIN to find 42 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About KELVIN

What does KELVIN mean?
KELVIN is a noun. In the International System of Units, the base unit of thermodynamic temperature; 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. Shown as "K".
Is KELVIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KELVIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is KELVIN worth in Scrabble?
KELVIN is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from KELVIN?
You can make 42 words from the letters in KELVIN. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of KELVIN?
Synonyms of KELVIN include: degree Kelvin, degree absolute, degree kelvin, degree Celsius. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.