CORONA
/kəˈɹoʊnə/
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of CORONA
noun
- The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse.
- A circle or set of circles visible around a bright celestial object, especially the Sun or the Moon, attributable to an optical phenomenon produced by the diffraction of its light by small water droplets or tiny ice crystals.
verb
- To surround with a luminous or crownlike ring as if by the solar corona.
noun
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A coronavirus, especially SARS-CoV-2.
"The recent surge of deaths due to corona reveals the shortcomings of our current healthcare system."
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A coronavirus disease, especially COVID-19.
"She caught corona last week."
noun
- A series of sonnets linked together in a particular manner.
noun
- A long, straight-sided cigar with a roundly blunt end.
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Anagrams of CORONA
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About the word CORONA
Is "CORONA" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "CORONA" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "CORONA" worth?
In Scrabble, "CORONA" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "CORONA" mean?
The luminous plasma atmosphere of the Sun or other star, extending millions of kilometres into space, most easily seen during a total solar eclipse.
What are the anagrams of "CORONA"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as CORONA: RACOON.