Magneto
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A compact electrical generator using rotating magnets to produce a high-voltage current for firing spark plugs in petrol engines.
“The vintage motorcycle failed to start because the magneto had corroded over the winter.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
mag·ne·to
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Wordle
Seven letters ending in O, shares the AGNET sequence with magnet and magnets
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, ends in O which hooks to -S to form magnetos for a clean rack extension
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