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NIMBOSTRATUS

12 letters · 4 syllables · noun

N 1/2
I 1/1
M 3/4
B 3/4
O 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
T 1/1
U 1/2
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Definition of NIMBOSTRATUS

noun

According to the World Meteorological Organization, a mid-level, principal cloud type, generally formless and dark grey in colour, which forms from altostratus occurring in layers at the middle altitude of the troposphere (usually above 2400 metres). Nimbostratus usually brings precipitation as the mid-level clouds thicken and subside into the low level of the troposphere. Frontal or cyclonic lift can also carry the top of a deep nimbostratus layer into the high levels of the troposphere. Also classified or characterized as multi-level; abbreviated Ns.

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is NIMBOSTRATUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: NIMBOSTRATUS uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for NIMBOSTRATUS

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

Letter nimbostratus Total
Scrabble 113311111111 16
WWF 214411111121 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NIMBOSTRATUS

100 words from the letters in NIMBOSTRATUS

10-letter words

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9-letter words

urbanisms 13/17 USUKWWF tambourin 13/17 UK misbutton 13/17 USUKWWF botanists 11/13 USUKWWF tantrisms 11/13 UK transmits 11/13 USUKWWF tabourins 11/14 UK urbanists 11/14 USUKWWF naturisms 11/14 USUKWWF saturnism 11/14 USUKWWF amourists 11/13 UK antitumor 11/14 USUKWWF mutations 11/14 USUKWWF stirabout 11/13 USUKWWF strontium 11/14 USUKWWF striatums 11/13 UK outsmarts 11/13 USUKWWF mistutors 11/13 USUKWWF strontias 9/10 USUKWWF outstrain 9/11 UK antirusts 9/11 USUKWWF naturists 9/11 USUKWWF touristas 9/10 UK

8-letter words

strabism 12/14 UK bimanous 12/16 USUKWWF urbanism 12/16 USUKWWF biramous 12/15 USUKWWF tambours 12/15 USUKWWF subatoms 12/15 USUKWWF brutisms 12/15 USUKWWF strombus 12/15 UK taborins 10/12 USUKWWF antiboss 10/12 USUKWWF bastions 10/12 USUKWWF stasimon 10/12 USUKWWF amorists 10/11 USUKWWF ribstons 10/12 UK transoms 10/12 USUKWWF botanist 10/12 USUKWWF tantrism 10/12 UK transmit 10/12 USUKWWF tritomas 10/11 USUKWWF atomists 10/11 USUKWWF somatist 10/11 UK misstart 10/11 USUKWWF bistorts 10/11 USUKWWF mainours 10/13 UK abusions 10/13 UK uranisms 10/13 USUKWWF ossarium 10/12 UK boursins 10/13 UK tabourin 10/13 UK manitous 10/13 USUKWWF tinamous 10/13 USUKWWF urbanist 10/13 USUKWWF natriums 10/13 USUKWWF naturism 10/13 USUKWWF amourist 10/12 UK romaunts 10/13 USUKWWF tsunamis 10/13 USUKWWF matsuris 10/12 UK inbursts 10/13 USUKWWF robustas 10/12 USUKWWF tourisms 10/12 USUKWWF nostrums 10/13 USUKWWF mutation 10/13 USUKWWF antismut 10/13 USUKWWF striatum 10/12 UK tantrums 10/13 USUKWWF outsmart 10/12 USUKWWF mistutor 10/12 USUKWWF tutorism 10/12 UK tubaists 10/12 USUKWWF subtrist 10/12 UK stratums 10/12 USUKWWF mistrust 10/12 USUKWWF arsonist 8/9 USUKWWF strontia 8/9 USUKWWF stations 8/9 USUKWWF transits 8/9 USUKWWF rainouts 8/10 USUKWWF sutorian 8/10 UK sautoirs 8/9 USUKWWF santours 8/10 USUKWWF titanous 8/10 USUKWWF antirust 8/10 USUKWWF naturist 8/10 USUKWWF tourista 8/9 UK turistas 8/9 USUKWWF intrusts 8/10 USUKWWF stratous 8/9 USUKWWF tourists 8/9 USUKWWF

7-letter words

minbars 11/14 UK bromins 11/14 USUKWWF

How to Use NIMBOSTRATUS in Word Games

NIMBOSTRATUS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NIMBOSTRATUS

What does NIMBOSTRATUS mean?
NIMBOSTRATUS is a noun. According to the World Meteorological Organization, a mid-level, principal cloud type, generally formless and dark grey in colour, which forms from altostratus occurring in layers at the middle altitude of the troposphere (usually above 2400 metres). Nimbostratus usually brings precipitation as the mid-level clouds thicken and subside into the low level of the troposphere. Frontal or cyclonic lift can also carry the top of a deep nimbostratus layer into the high levels of the troposphere. Also classified or characterized as multi-level; abbreviated Ns.
Is NIMBOSTRATUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NIMBOSTRATUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NIMBOSTRATUS worth in Scrabble?
NIMBOSTRATUS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from NIMBOSTRATUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NIMBOSTRATUS. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.