SUBSONIC
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of SUBSONIC
An aircraft whose maximum speed is less than the speed of sound
(of a sound, scientific) having a frequency too low to be audible
(of a sound, literary) very quiet, almost inaudible
"The noise of the ship was all around her. The faint subsonic rumble of the reactor and drive. (Leviathan Wakes, James S. A. Corey)"
(of a speed) less than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure)
Examples of SUBSONIC in a Sentence
- "The noise of the ship was all around her. The faint subsonic rumble of the reactor and drive. (Leviathan Wakes, James S. A. Corey)"
Word Details
Is SUBSONIC a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUBSONIC is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SUBSONIC uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SUBSONIC
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | b | s | o | n | i | c | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBSONIC
100 words from the letters in SUBSONIC
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How to Use SUBSONIC in Word Games
SUBSONIC is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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