How many points is LOCAL worth in Scrabble?

LOCAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LOCAL?

LOCAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LOCALE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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7 pts

LOCAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. LOCAL means "a train or bus making all stops".

/ˈləʊkl̩/

Pronunciation: /ˈloʊkl̩/

A person who lives near a given place.
Example: It's easy to tell the locals from the tourists.
A branch of a nationwide organization such as a trade union.
Example: I'm in the TWU, too. Local 6.
A train that stops at all, or almost all, stations between its origin and destination, including very small ones.
Example: The expresses skipped my station, so I had to take a local.

Synonyms: stopper

Antonyms: express, fast

From or in a nearby location.
Example: We prefer local produce.
(of a variable or identifier) Having limited scope (either lexical or dynamic); only being accessible within a certain portion of a program.
(of a condition or state) Applying to each point in a space rather than the space as a whole.

Synonyms: topical

Antonyms: global

In the local area; within a city, state, country, etc.
Example: It's never been more important to buy local.

An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a train or bus making all stops

In a sentence: "The local is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LOCAL. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is LOCAL a Scrabble word?: LOCAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does LOCAL mean?: a train or bus making all stops
How do you use LOCAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The local is noted."
How many points is LOCAL worth in Scrabble?: LOCAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LOCAL?: LOCAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LOCAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LOCALE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.