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Formal

Yes, formal is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does formal mean?

noun

  1. a lavish dance requiring formal attire
  2. a gown for evening wear

adjective

  1. being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress) pay one's formal respects
  2. characteristic of or befitting a person in authority formal duties
  3. (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms the paper was written in formal English

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for formal

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of formal

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FORMAL.

Words you can make from formal

Unscramble FORMAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is formal a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Formal 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 formal worth in Scrabble?

Formal is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does formal mean?

Formal means: a lavish dance requiring formal attire.