Silicon
Yes, silicon is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
What does silicon mean?
noun
- a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 7 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 4 |
| Scrabble points | 9 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of silicon
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters SILICON.
Words you can make from silicon
Frequently asked questions
Is silicon a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Silicon is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is silicon worth in Scrabble?
Silicon is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does silicon mean?
Silicon means: a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors.