Rads
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of rad, the units of absorbed dose of ionising radiation, each equal to 100 ergs of energy per gram of irradiated material.
“The technician recorded the exposure in rads to assess the potential harm to the patient.”
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Common letters R, A, D, S make this a strong early Wordle guess that covers four frequent letters
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Worth 5 points, low value but burns through common tiles quickly, straightforward S hook on rad
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