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LITERAL

7 pts

LITERAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. LITERAL means "a small error in printing or writing".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a small error in printing or writing

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Add one letter after LITERAL. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in LITERAL, without blank tiles.

Word forms

Letter Values

L1
I1
T1
E1
R1
A1
L1
= 7

LITERAL Scrabble FAQ

Is LITERAL a Scrabble word?
LITERAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
How many points is LITERAL worth in Scrabble?
LITERAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LITERAL?
LITERAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LITERAL?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LITERALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.