Electron
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A stable subatomic particle with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity. Fundamental component of matter.
“The electron microscope revealed details invisible to conventional optical devices.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪˈlɛktrɒn/
Syllables
e·lec·tron
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Wordle
Eight letters with -TRON ending; contains common prefix ELEC-
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; scientific term with good letter distribution
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