Ecliptic
/ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Ecliptic
noun
- The apparent annual path of the Sun in the sky. More accurately, it is the intersection of the celestial sphere with the plane of the ecliptic, which is the geometric plane containing the mean orbit of the Earth around the Sun.
- A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems.
Anagrams of Ecliptic
No exact anagrams found for "ecliptic". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
e1
c3
l1
i1
p3
t1
i1
c3
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Ecliptic
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Ecliptic"
Ecliptic is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Ecliptic" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "ecliptic" is a medium-scoring word.