beacon
NOUNVERB
/bikən/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH B
beacon is a valid 6-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3E1A1C3O1N1
3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does beacon mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
2
A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Guide with a beacon.
BROADER
2
Shine like a beacon.
BROADER