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NACELLE

/nəˈsɛl/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun

N 1/2
A 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1
L 1/2
L 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of NACELLE

noun

A separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house an engine, cargo, or crew.

noun

The part between the tower and rotor of a wind turbine.

noun

The compartment that holds passengers on a hot-air balloon, a dirigible, or an aerostat; a gondola.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
13
points

Is NACELLE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of NACELLE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for NACELLE

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

Letter nacelle Total
Scrabble 1131111 9
WWF 2141221 13

How to Use NACELLE in Word Games

NACELLE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since NACELLE uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NACELLE to find 53 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NACELLE

What does NACELLE mean?
NACELLE is a noun. A separate streamlined enclosure mounted on an aircraft to house an engine, cargo, or crew.
Is NACELLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NACELLE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NACELLE worth in Scrabble?
NACELLE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from NACELLE?
You can make 53 words from the letters in NACELLE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.