What does EXPLOSION mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
- Letters
- 9
- Scrabble score
- 18
- Words With Friends score
- 21
- How common
- Common
Meaning
noun
- a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- the act of exploding or bursting“the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children”
- a sudden great increase“the population explosion”
- the noise caused by an explosion“the explosion was heard a mile away”
- the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant
- a sudden outburst“an explosion of laughter”
- a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
explosions19
Anagrams of EXPLOSION
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside EXPLOSION
236 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is EXPLOSION a valid word in word games?
EXPLOSION is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is EXPLOSION worth?
EXPLOSION is worth 18 points with Scrabble letter values and 21 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from EXPLOSION?
236 other words, including IN, IS, ON and SO.