PLANETOID
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of PLANETOID
An asteroid of any size
"1979 Tsunami generation by pelagic planetoid impact"
An asteroid-like body in an orbit beyond the asteroid belt, such as a centaur or Kuiper belt object
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
Is PLANETOID a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PLANETOID is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | p | l | a | n | e | t | o | i | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PLANETOID
100 words from the letters in PLANETOID
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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.
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