Theta
/ˈθiːtə/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:7 pts5 letters
Definition of Theta
noun
- The eighth letter of the Modern Greek alphabet, ninth in Old Greek: Θ, θ.
- The measure of an angle.
- The sensitivity of the value of a derivative with respect to time; the "time decay".
- Designating a level of brain activity as measured by electroencephalography having a frequency of between four and seven cycles per second (associated with drowsiness in adults).
- The voiceless dental fricative represented by θ.
Anagrams of Theta
Letter Values
t1
h4
e1
t1
a1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
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 "Theta"
Theta is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Theta" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "theta" is a low-scoring word.