Eureka
6 lettersinterjectionrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a very low temperature coefficient, used in precision resistors and resistance wire.
“The instrument coils were wound from eureka wire because of its exceptionally stable resistance across temperature changes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/juˈrikə/
Syllables
eu·re·ka
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Wordle
Five vowels among six letters with K as the only high-value consonant, EU opening is distinctive
Scrabble
Scores 10 points, K (5 pts) is the standout tile and this word is an excellent way to shed multiple E's and A
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