What does INDICATOR mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈɪndəˌkeɪtər/
Letters
9
Scrabble score
12
Words With Friends score
14
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
  2. a signal for attracting attention
  3. a device for showing the operating condition of some system
  4. (chemistry) a substance that changes color to indicate the presence of some ion or substance; can be used to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction or (in medicine) to test for a particular reaction

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

indicators13

Anagrams of INDICATOR

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside INDICATOR

247 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is INDICATOR a valid word in word games?

INDICATOR 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 INDICATOR worth?

INDICATOR is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from INDICATOR?

247 other words, including TO, AND, IN and IT.