SPHEROID
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of SPHEROID
A solid of revolution generated by rotating an ellipse about its major (prolate), or minor (oblate) axis.
"UFOs are reported as being either oblate (saucer-shaped) or prolate (cigar-shaped) spheroids."
Of a shape similar to a squashed sphere.
Examples of SPHEROID in a Sentence
- "UFOs are reported as being either oblate (saucer-shaped) or prolate (cigar-shaped) spheroids."
Word Details
Is SPHEROID a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SPHEROID is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SPHEROID uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SPHEROID
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | p | h | e | r | o | i | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPHEROID
100 words from the letters in SPHEROID
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How to Use SPHEROID in Word Games
SPHEROID is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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