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VERNIER

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
I 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1

Definition of VERNIER

noun

A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.

noun

A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio.

noun

A secondary system of force application for the attitude control of a spacecraft; for example a vernier thruster.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is VERNIER a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of VERNIER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for VERNIER

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter vernier Total
Scrabble 4111111 10
WWF 5112111 12

Anagrams of VERNIER

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use VERNIER in Word Games

VERNIER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since VERNIER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VERNIER to find 55 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VERNIER

What does VERNIER mean?
VERNIER is a noun. A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.
Is VERNIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VERNIER is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VERNIER worth in Scrabble?
VERNIER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from VERNIER?
You can make 55 words from the letters in VERNIER. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of VERNIER?
The anagrams of VERNIER (words using the exact same letters) are: NERVIER. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.