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ANAL

/ˈeɪ.nəl/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

A 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of ANAL

noun

Any of the anal scales of a reptile.

noun

Anal sex.

"I'll do anything except anal."

adjective

Of, related to, intended for or involving the anus.

"an anal examination"

adjective

Of the stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is alleged to be concentrated on the anal region.

adjective

Of a person, compulsive and stubborn, obsessed with neatness and accuracy, supposedly from not having progressed beyond the anal stage.

"Please don't touch his furniture, as he can get very anal about things like that."

Synonyms of ANAL

Words with similar meaning

Examples of ANAL in a Sentence

  • "I'll do anything except anal."
  • "an anal examination"
  • "Please don't touch his furniture, as he can get very anal about things like that."

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
4
points
WWF
6
points

Is ANAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ANAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 4 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 4 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like ANAL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for ANAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter anal Total
Scrabble 1111 4
WWF 1212 6

Anagrams of ANAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use ANAL in Word Games

ANAL is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: ANAL is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ANAL to find 14 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ANAL

What does ANAL mean?
ANAL is a noun. Any of the anal scales of a reptile.
Is ANAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ANAL worth in Scrabble?
ANAL is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from ANAL?
You can make 14 words from the letters in ANAL. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ANAL?
Synonyms of ANAL include: anal-retentive, fussy, pernickety, picky. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of ANAL?
The anagrams of ANAL (words using the exact same letters) are: ALAN, LANA, NALA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.