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LOCAL

/ˈləʊkl̩/

5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

L 1
O 1
C 3
A 1
L 1

Meaning of LOCAL

noun
  1. A person who lives near a given place.
    "It's easy to tell the locals from the tourists."
  2. A branch of a nationwide organization such as a trade union.
    "I'm in the TWU, too. Local 6."
adjective
  1. From or in a nearby location.
    "We prefer local produce."
  2. (of a variable or identifier) Having limited scope (either lexical or dynamic); only being accessible within a certain portion of a program.
adverb
  1. In the local area; within a city, state, country, etc.
    "It's never been more important to buy local."
noun
  1. An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.
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About the word LOCAL

Is "LOCAL" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "LOCAL" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "LOCAL" worth?

In Scrabble, "LOCAL" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "LOCAL" mean?

A person who lives near a given place.

Does "LOCAL" have any anagrams?

No, "LOCAL" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.