regulator
NOUN
/rɛɡjə,leɪtər/
9 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
regulator is a valid 9-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1E1G2U1L1A1T1O1R1
1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does regulator mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel).
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BROADER
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2
An official responsible for control and supervision of a particular activity or area of public interest.
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3
Any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
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