accelerator
NOUN
/æk'sɛlə,reɪtər/
11 LETTERS · 5 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
accelerator is a valid 11-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1C3C3E1L1E1R1A1T1O1R1
1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does accelerator mean?
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1
(chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
A pedal that controls the throttle valve.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
RELATED
3
A scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
4
A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
RELATED