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CAPITAL

/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

C 3/4
A 1/1
P 3/4
I 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of CAPITAL

noun

Already-produced durable goods available for use as a factor of production, such as steam shovels (equipment) and office buildings (structures).

noun

Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.

"He does not have enough capital to start a business."

noun

A city designated as a legislative seat by the government or some other authority, often the city in which the government is located; otherwise the most important city within a country or a subdivision of it.

"The Welsh government claims that Cardiff is Europe’s youngest capital."

adjective

Of prime importance.

adjective

Chief, in a political sense, as being the seat of the general government of a state or nation.

"London and Paris are capital cities."

adjective

Excellent.

"That is a capital idea!"

Synonyms of CAPITAL

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of CAPITAL

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of CAPITAL in a Sentence

  • "He does not have enough capital to start a business."
  • "The Welsh government claims that Cardiff is Europe’s youngest capital."
  • "London and Paris are capital cities."
  • "That is a capital idea!"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is CAPITAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CAPITAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for CAPITAL

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

Letter capital Total
Scrabble 3131111 11
WWF 4141112 14

Anagrams of CAPITAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

How to Use CAPITAL in Word Games

CAPITAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CAPITAL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CAPITAL to find 85 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CAPITAL

What does CAPITAL mean?
CAPITAL is a noun. Already-produced durable goods available for use as a factor of production, such as steam shovels (equipment) and office buildings (structures).
Is CAPITAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CAPITAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CAPITAL worth in Scrabble?
CAPITAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CAPITAL?
You can make 85 words from the letters in CAPITAL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CAPITAL?
Synonyms of CAPITAL include: caps, majuscule. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of CAPITAL?
The anagrams of CAPITAL (words using the exact same letters) are: PLACITA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.