EXPLODE — 7 letter word
explode
The word explode has 7 letters: E, X, P, L, O, D, E. It contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It scores 17 points in Scrabble and 19 in Words With Friends. As a verb, it means "increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner".
7 letter word "explode": E X P L O D E — verb
Scrabble score: 17 Words With Friends score: 19
Letter analysis of explode
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 2 | Vowel | 1 |
| X | 1 | Consonant | 8 |
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| O | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| D | 1 | Consonant | 2 |
3 vowels, 4 consonants, 6 unique letters
Definition of explode
verb
- increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner Synonyms: irrupt
- burst outward, usually with noise "The champagne bottle exploded"
- burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction Synonyms: blow up, detonate
- be unleashed Synonyms: break loose, burst forth
- cause to burst with a violent release of energy "We exploded the nuclear bomb" Synonyms: blow up
- show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete
- show a violent emotional reaction "The boss exploded when they heard of yet another employee's resignation."
- drive from the stage by noisy disapproval
- cause to burst as a result of air pressure
- destroy by exploding "The enemy exploded the bridge"
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