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TACHYON

/ˈtæki.ɒn/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

T 1/1
A 1/1
C 3/4
H 4/3
Y 4/3
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of TACHYON

noun

A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.

noun

A flaw in a physical theory that predicts the existence of tachyons or similar paradoxical results. Compare with ghost.

Synonyms of TACHYON

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
15
points

Is TACHYON a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TACHYON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

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 tachyon Total
Scrabble 1134411 15
WWF 1143312 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TACHYON

100 words from the letters in TACHYON

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About TACHYON

What does TACHYON mean?
TACHYON is a noun. A hypothetical particle that travels faster than the speed of light.
Is TACHYON a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TACHYON is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TACHYON worth in Scrabble?
TACHYON is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TACHYON?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TACHYON. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of TACHYON?
Synonyms of TACHYON include: tachyonic particle. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.