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PLANETOID

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of PLANETOID

noun

An asteroid of any size

"1979 Tsunami generation by pelagic planetoid impact"

noun

An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object

noun

A larger, planetary, body in orbit around the Sun, such as Vesta or (candidate) dwarf planets such Eris or Sedna

"1991 Optimal trajectories for an ion driven spacecraft from earth to the planetoid Vesta"

Examples of PLANETOID in a Sentence

  • "1979 Tsunami generation by pelagic planetoid impact"
  • "1991 Optimal trajectories for an ion driven spacecraft from earth to the planetoid Vesta"

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
15
points

Is PLANETOID a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: PLANETOID uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for PLANETOID

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

Letter planetoid Total
Scrabble 311111112 12
WWF 421211112 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in PLANETOID

100 words from the letters in PLANETOID

How to Use PLANETOID in Word Games

PLANETOID is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PLANETOID to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About PLANETOID

What does PLANETOID mean?
PLANETOID is a noun. An asteroid of any size
Is PLANETOID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, PLANETOID is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is PLANETOID worth in Scrabble?
PLANETOID is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from PLANETOID?
You can make 100 words from the letters in PLANETOID. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.