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Local

Yes, local is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does local mean?

noun

  1. public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops the local seemed to take forever to get to New York
  2. anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body

adjective

  1. relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area local taxes
  2. of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood local customs
  3. affecting only a restricted part or area of the body local anesthesia

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of local

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters LOCAL.

Words you can make from local

Unscramble LOCAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is local a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Local 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 local worth in Scrabble?

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

What does local mean?

Local means: public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops.

Could local be a Wordle answer?

Local is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.