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OPACITY

/oʊˈpæsɪtiː/

7 letters · 4 syllables · noun

O 1/1
P 3/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
I 1/1
T 1/1
Y 4/3

Definition of OPACITY

noun

The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through

"We could not see the sandbar due to the opacity of the muddy water."

noun

The state or quality of being inaccessible to understanding.

"The opacity of these decisions is troubling."

noun

A measure of relative impenetrability to electromagnetic radiation such as light.

"The opacity of a clean glass window is near zero."

Synonyms of OPACITY

Words with similar meaning

Examples of OPACITY in a Sentence

  • "We could not see the sandbar due to the opacity of the muddy water."
  • "The opacity of these decisions is troubling."
  • "The opacity of a clean glass window is near zero."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
4
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
15
points

Is OPACITY a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OPACITY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.

Letter Values for OPACITY

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

Letter opacity Total
Scrabble 1313114 14
WWF 1414113 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPACITY

91 words from the letters in OPACITY

How to Use OPACITY in Word Games

OPACITY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since OPACITY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OPACITY to find 91 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OPACITY

What does OPACITY mean?
OPACITY is a noun. The state or quality of being opaque, not allowing light to pass through
Is OPACITY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPACITY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OPACITY worth in Scrabble?
OPACITY is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from OPACITY?
You can make 91 words from the letters in OPACITY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of OPACITY?
Synonyms of OPACITY include: opaqueness. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.