ROUTER
/ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of ROUTER
Someone who routes or directs items from one location to another.
"The router directed the movement of the company's trucks."
Any device that directs packets of information using the equivalent of Open Systems Interconnection layer 3 (network layer) information. Most commonly used in reference to Internet Protocol routers.
A device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet by, at minimum, selectively passing those datagrams having a destination IP address to the network which is able to deliver them to their destination; a network gateway.
"The router was configured to forward packets outside of a certain range of IP addresses to its internet uplink port."
A power tool used in carpentry for cutting grooves.
"He made an attractive edge on the table with a router."
A plane made like a spokeshave, for working the inside edges of circular sashes.
A plane with a hooked tool protruding far below the sole, for smoothing the bottom of a cavity.
To hollow out or cut using a router power tool.
Examples of ROUTER in a Sentence
- "The router directed the movement of the company's trucks."
- "The router was configured to forward packets outside of a certain range of IP addresses to its internet uplink port."
- "He made an attractive edge on the table with a router."
Word Details
Is ROUTER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ROUTER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ROUTER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ROUTER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | o | u | t | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ROUTER
46 words from the letters in ROUTER
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How to Use ROUTER in Word Games
ROUTER is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, ROUTER 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 ROUTER to find 46 additional valid words.