Cardinal
Yes, cardinal is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
What does cardinal mean?
noun
- (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
- the number of elements in a mathematical set; denotes a quantity but not the order
- a variable color averaging a vivid red
adjective
- serving as an essential component
a cardinal rule
- being or denoting a numerical quantity but not order
cardinal numbers
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for cardinal
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 11 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of cardinal
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CARDINAL.
Words you can make from cardinal
Frequently asked questions
Is cardinal a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Cardinal is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is cardinal worth in Scrabble?
Cardinal is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does cardinal mean?
Cardinal means: (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes.