seven-letter word · 11 points
Is FEDERAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FEDERAL is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as an adjective and a noun, most often meaning “national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units”.
Quick answer
Is FEDERAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. FEDERAL is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 7
- Scrabble
- 11 pts
- Words With Friends
- 12 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 100th percentile
FEDERAL meaning and definition
FEDERAL has 4 common senses and works as an adjective and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
FEDERAL as an adjective
- National; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units.
- Of or relating to the central government of a federation.
- Being of or having to do with the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War.
FEDERAL as a noun
- A member of the Union Army during the American Civil War.
FEDERAL Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
FEDERAL scores 11 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is F, worth 4 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| F | 4 | 4 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| D | 2 | 2 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| R | 1 | 1 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 11 | 12 |
FEDERAL on premium squares
On a double word square FEDERAL scores 22 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 33. Putting F on a triple letter square instead adds 8 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. Played from a full rack, all 7 letters earn the 50-point Scrabble bingo bonus.
Anagrams of FEDERAL
No other word uses exactly the letters in FEDERAL.
Unscramble FEDERAL: 135 words from its letters
The letters F, E, D, E, R, A, L make 135 shorter words, up to 6 letters long. Most common first.
- lead5
- feel7
- free7
- deal5
- far6
- real4
- red4
- fear7
- flare8
- feed8
- read5
- dear5
- fade8
- reel4
- deaf8
- fare7
- leaf7
- reef7
- dare5
- elder6
- fee6
- leer4
- ear3
- fleer8
- lard5
- lee3
- dealer7
- defer9
- lad4
- ad3
- eared6
- era3
- leader7
- al2
- alder6
- ar2
- eel3
- el2
- eld4
- elf6
- er2
- fed7
- la2
- lade5
- lea3
- lear4
- rad4
- re2
- rede5
- reed5
- deer5
- earl4
- flea7
- flee7
- ale3
- alee4
- are3
- da3
- dal4
- dale5
- de3
- delf8
- ea2
- ed3
- ee2
- fa5
- fad7
- fae6
- fardel10
- fe5
- feral8
- leafed10
- led4
- rale4
- ref6
- ae2
- alef7
- alf6
- ard4
- ared5
- arede6
- arf6
- arle4
- arled6
- dae4
- deafer10
- deare6
- dee4
- def7
- deflea10
- del4
- dele5
- dere5
- dree5
- eale4
- eard5
- ef5
- elfed9
- ere3
- ered5
- erf6
- fader9
- fard8
- fared9
- farl7
- farle8
- feal7
- fealed10
- feare8
- feared10
- feer7
- fer6
- fere7
- flared10
- fled8
- fra6
- frae7
- freed9
- lader6
- laer4
Words like FEDERAL
One-letter changes to FEDERAL, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in FEDERAL
- bederal10
- hederal11
Add one letter to FEDERAL
- federals12
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FEDERAL word facts
FEDERAL is a 7-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 3 vowels (E and A) and 4 consonants, with E repeated. It starts with F and ends with L. By corpus frequency, FEDERAL is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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FEDERAL Scrabble word FAQ
Is FEDERAL a Scrabble word?
Yes. FEDERAL is a valid 7-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does FEDERAL mean?
FEDERAL is used as an adjective and a noun. Its most common meaning is “national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units”.
How many points is FEDERAL worth in Scrabble?
FEDERAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble: F (4) + E (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + A (1) + L (1). On a double word square it scores 22, and on a triple word square 33.
How many points is FEDERAL in Words With Friends?
FEDERAL is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does FEDERAL have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in FEDERAL, but 135 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in FEDERAL?
You can make 135 shorter words from the letters in FEDERAL, including LEAD, FEEL, FREE and DEAL.
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