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PHOTON

/ˈfəʊtɒn/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

P 3/4
H 4/3
O 1/1
T 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of PHOTON

noun

The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is PHOTON a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: PHOTON uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PHOTON

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

Letter photon Total
Scrabble 341111 11
WWF 431112 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PHOTON

50 words from the letters in PHOTON

5-letter words

phono 10/11 USUKWWF photo 10/10 USUKWWF

4-letter words

phon 9/10 USWWF hoop 9/9 USUKWWF pooh 9/9 USUKWWF phot 9/9 USWWF toph 9/9 USUKWWF hoon 7/7 UK thon 7/7 UK hoot 7/6 USUKWWF toho 7/6 UK noop 6/8 UK poon 6/8 USUKWWF pont 6/8 UK poot 6/7 UK topo 6/7 UK onto 4/5 USUKWWF oont 4/5 UK toon 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

hop 8/8 USUKWWF pho 8/8 UK poh 8/8 USUKWWF pht 8/8 USUKWWF hon 6/6 USWWF noh 6/6 USUKWWF hoo 6/5 UK oho 6/5 USUKWWF ooh 6/5 USUKWWF nth 6/6 USUKWWF hot 6/5 USUKWWF tho 6/5 USUKWWF poo 5/6 UK opt 5/6 USUKWWF pot 5/6 USUKWWF top 5/6 USUKWWF noo 3/4 USUKWWF oon 3/4 UK not 3/4 USUKWWF ton 3/4 USUKWWF oot 3/3 USUKWWF too 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ph 7/7 UK ho 5/4 USUKWWF oh 5/4 USUKWWF op 4/5 USWWF po 4/5 UK no 2/3 USUKWWF on 2/3 USUKWWF oo 2/2 UK to 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use PHOTON in Word Games

PHOTON is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, PHOTON is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PHOTON to find 50 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PHOTON

What does PHOTON mean?
PHOTON is a noun. The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.
Is PHOTON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PHOTON is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PHOTON worth in Scrabble?
PHOTON is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from PHOTON?
You can make 50 words from the letters in PHOTON. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.