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NUCLEAR

/ˈn(j)ukliɚ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

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

Definition of NUCLEAR

noun

Nuclear power

adjective

Pertaining to the nucleus of an atom.

adjective

Involving energy released by nuclear reactions (fission, fusion, radioactive decay).

"a nuclear reactor"

adjective

Relating to a weapon that derives its force from rapid release of energy through nuclear reactions.

"a nuclear explosion"

Examples of NUCLEAR in a Sentence

  • "a nuclear reactor"
  • "a nuclear explosion"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
13
points

Is NUCLEAR a Scrabble Word?

Yes, NUCLEAR 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 NUCLEAR earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for NUCLEAR

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

Letter nuclear Total
Scrabble 1131111 9
WWF 2242111 13

Anagrams of NUCLEAR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUCLEAR

100 words from the letters in NUCLEAR

How to Use NUCLEAR in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since NUCLEAR 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 NUCLEAR to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NUCLEAR

What does NUCLEAR mean?
NUCLEAR is a noun. Nuclear power
Is NUCLEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUCLEAR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NUCLEAR worth in Scrabble?
NUCLEAR is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from NUCLEAR?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NUCLEAR. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of NUCLEAR?
The anagrams of NUCLEAR (words using the exact same letters) are: LUCARNE, UNCLEAR. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.