critical mass
/krɪtɪkəl_mæs/
noun
12 letters3 syllables18 points in Scrabble®22 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1
The minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture.
“the battle for the computer market has now reached critical mass”
“there is now a critical mass of successful women to take the lead”
2
The minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction.
WORD FORMS
Starts withC
Ends withS
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®18 points
Words With Friends®22 points
Double word36 points
Triple word54 points
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Starts & ends withC … S
Syllablescrit · i · cal mass
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