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GENERAL

8 pts

GENERAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 8 points. GENERAL means "a military officer".

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/ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. A general fact or proposition; a generality.
  2. The holder of a senior military title, originally designating the commander of an army and now a specific rank falling under field marshal (in the British army) and below general of the army or general of the air force in the US army and air forces.
  3. A great strategist or tactician.

verb

  1. To lead (soldiers) as a general.

adjective

  1. Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole etc.; as opposed to specific or particular.
  2. (sometimes postpositive) Applied to a person (as a postmodifier or a normal preceding adjective) to indicate supreme rank, in civil or military titles, and later in other terms; pre-eminent.
  3. Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual.

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a military officer

Word Forms

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Letter Values

G2
E1
N1
E1
R1
A1
L1
= 8

GENERAL Scrabble FAQ

Is GENERAL a Scrabble word?
GENERAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is GENERAL worth in Scrabble?
GENERAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
What does GENERAL mean?
GENERAL means "a military officer".