RESONATOR is a scientific 9-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble. Despite using only 1-point tiles, it's a valuable bingo candidate that can earn you the 50-point bonus for using all 7 tiles.
Yes. RESONATOR is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 9 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends and 9 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | R | E | S | O | N | A | T | O | R | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
A RESONATOR is a device or system that exhibits resonance or resonant behavior - it naturally oscillates at certain frequencies with greater amplitude. Examples include acoustic resonators in musical instruments and electronic resonators in circuits. In word games, RESONATOR is remarkable for being composed entirely of common 1-point letters, making it easier to form from typical rack combinations. This 9-letter word offers excellent bingo potential, transforming a modest 9 base points into 59 points when you play all 7 tiles from your rack.
The word "resonator" comes from the Latin "resonare," meaning "to sound again" or "echo," combined with the agent suffix "-tor" (one who/that which). "Resonare" itself breaks down to "re-" (again) plus "sonare" (to sound), from "sonus" (sound). First used in English in the 1860s during advances in acoustics and physics, RESONATOR perfectly captures the concept of amplifying or prolonging sound through sympathetic vibration. This scientific heritage makes it a sophisticated addition to any Scrabble player's vocabulary.
Anagrams: RATOONERS
Hooks: no front hooks; back RESONATORS.
Words inside RESONATOR: 333 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: RATOONERSANTRORSERATOONERSORORATEATONERSENROOTSERRANTSORATORSRANTERSRATOONSROASTERROOSTER. See all words from RESONATOR.