What does RADIUS mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈreɪdiəs/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
7
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
  2. a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere)
  3. a circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius“they located it within a radius of 2 miles”
  4. the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm
  5. support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

radii6radiuses9

Anagrams of RADIUS

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

Words inside RADIUS

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

raids6aids5airs4arid5raid5 said5 sari4ads4aid4 air3 ais3ars3dis4dui4ids4rad4ras3ria3rid4 sad4 sir3 sri3ad3 ai2 ar2 as2 id3 is2si2 us2

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Questions

Is RADIUS a valid word in word games?

RADIUS 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 RADIUS worth?

RADIUS is worth 7 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from RADIUS?

45 other words, including IS, AS, US and SAID.