GNOMON
/-mən/
6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of GNOMON
noun
- An object such as a pillar or a rod that is used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it, especially the pointer on a sundial.
- An object such as a pillar used by an observer to calculate the meridian altitude of the sun (that is, the altitude of the sun when it reaches the observer's meridian), for the purpose of determining the observer's latitude.
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About the word GNOMON
Is "GNOMON" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "GNOMON" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "GNOMON" worth?
In Scrabble, "GNOMON" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "GNOMON" mean?
An object such as a pillar or a rod that is used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it, especially the pointer on a sundial.
Does "GNOMON" have any anagrams?
No, "GNOMON" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.