SEMICONDUCTOR
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is SEMICONDUCTOR a Scrabble word?
Yes. SEMICONDUCTOR is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a conductor made with semiconducting material
- a conductor made with semiconducting material
- a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities
Synonyms
semiconductor device, semiconductor unit, semiconducting material
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
SEMICONDUCTOR scores 20 points before board multipliers.
- S = 1
- E = 1
- M = 3
- I = 1
- C = 3
- O = 1
- N = 1
- D = 2
- U = 1
- C = 3
- T = 1
- O = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: C×2, D×1, E×1, I×1, M×1, N×1, O×2, R×1, S×1, T×1, U×1
Letter breakdown
SEMICONDUCTOR has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
SEMICONDUCTOR is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with S, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "SEMICONDUCTOR — a conductor made with semiconducting material" (20 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
SEMICONDUCTOR is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is SEMICONDUCTOR a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
SEMICONDUCTOR (noun): a conductor made with semiconducting material. Additional senses: a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities.
In standard Scrabble scoring, SEMICONDUCTOR totals 20 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. SEMICONDUCTOR relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
SEMICONDUCTOR is 13 letters long, begins with S, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram CCDEIMNOORSTU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so SEMICONDUCTOR is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 8 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 13-letter entries, SEMICONDUCTOR ranks by raw score (20 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include UNQUIZZICALLY, QUIZZICALNESS, BENZDIOXAZINE, QUINQUEJUGOUS; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, SEMICONDUCTOR carries 5 vowels and 8 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on S or R are common study angles; browse words starting with S and words ending with R to rehearse parallel sets.
SEMICONDUCTOR is a 13-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 13, starts with S, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 13-letter entries like SEMICONDUCTOR frequently cross shorter words; knowing that SEMICONDUCTOR contains C, D, E, I, M, N, O, R, S, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as s???????????r to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside SEMICONDUCTOR include CO, CT, DU — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: S, E, M, I, C, O, N, D, U, T, R. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble semiconductor directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 20 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat SEMICONDUCTOR as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "SEMICONDUCTOR — a conductor made with semiconducting material" (20 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SEMICONDUCTOR a valid Scrabble word?
- SEMICONDUCTOR is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (13 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is SEMICONDUCTOR worth in Scrabble?
- SEMICONDUCTOR is worth 20 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a conductor made with semiconducting material. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does SEMICONDUCTOR mean?
- SEMICONDUCTOR (noun): a conductor made with semiconducting material. Additional senses: a substance as germanium or silicon whose electrical conductivity is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator; its conductivity increases with temperature and in the presence of impurities. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of SEMICONDUCTOR?
- SEMICONDUCTOR scores 20 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 13-letter words.
- Does SEMICONDUCTOR have anagrams?
- SEMICONDUCTOR has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in SEMICONDUCTOR?
- SEMICONDUCTOR has 13 letters, starts with S, ends with R, and uses the alphagram CCDEIMNOORSTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find SEMICONDUCTOR?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 13-letter results or "contains" patterns that match SEMICONDUCTOR. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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