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KILO

/ˈkiːləʊ/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun

K 5/5
I 1/1
L 1/2
O 1/1

Definition of KILO

noun

In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg

noun

The unit of weight such that a one-kilogram mass is also a one-kilogram weight.

Synonyms of KILO

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is KILO a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: Short words like KILO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for KILO

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

Letter kilo Total
Scrabble 5111 8
WWF 5121 9

How to Use KILO in Word Games

KILO is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: KILO is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble KILO to find 12 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About KILO

What does KILO mean?
KILO is a noun. In the International System of Units, the base unit of mass; conceived of as the mass of one litre of water, but now defined by taking the fixed numerical value of the Planck constant h to be 6.626 070 15 × 10-34 when expressed in units of kg⋅m2⋅s−1. Symbol: kg
Is KILO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, KILO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is KILO worth in Scrabble?
KILO is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from KILO?
You can make 12 words from the letters in KILO. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of KILO?
Synonyms of KILO include: kg, kilo. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.