What does OPERATOR mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈɑpərˌeɪtər/
Letters
8
Scrabble score
10
Words With Friends score
11
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
  2. an agent that operates some apparatus or machine“the operator of the switchboard”
  3. someone who owns or operates a business“who is the operator of this franchise?”
  4. a shrewd or unscrupulous person who knows how to circumvent difficulties
  5. a speculator who trades aggressively on stock or commodity markets

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

operators11

Anagrams of OPERATOR

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

Words inside OPERATOR

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

report8 part6 poor6 port6 rare4 rate4 rear4 root4 tape6 tear4 are3 art3 ear3 eat3 era3 per5pet5 pot5 pro5 rep5 tea3 too3 top5 at2 et2op4or2pa4 re2 to2

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Questions

Is OPERATOR a valid word in word games?

OPERATOR 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 OPERATOR worth?

OPERATOR is worth 10 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from OPERATOR?

135 other words, including TO, ARE, AT and OR.