CAPITAL
/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of CAPITAL
Already-produced durable goods available for use as a factor of production, such as steam shovels (equipment) and office buildings (structures).
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."
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."
Of prime importance.
Chief, in a political sense, as being the seat of the general government of a state or nation.
"London and Paris are capital cities."
Excellent.
"That is a capital idea!"
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
Is CAPITAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CAPITAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | a | p | i | t | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CAPITAL
85 words from the letters in CAPITAL
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.