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Literal

Yes, literal is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble.

What does literal mean?

noun

  1. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind

adjective

  1. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something her actual motive
  2. without interpretation or embellishment a literal depiction of the scene before him
  3. limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text a literal translation

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for literal

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of literal

  • tallier

Words you can make from literal

Unscramble LITERAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is literal a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Literal 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 literal worth in Scrabble?

Literal is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does literal mean?

Literal means: a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind.