TACHYON
/ˈtæki.ɒn/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of TACHYON
A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.
A flaw in a physical theory that predicts the existence of tachyons or similar paradoxical results. Compare with ghost.
Word Details
Is TACHYON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TACHYON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TACHYON earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for TACHYON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | c | h | y | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TACHYON
100 words from the letters in TACHYON
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How to Use TACHYON in Word Games
TACHYON is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since TACHYON uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TACHYON to find 100 additional valid words.