IDEAL
/aɪˈdiː.əl/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of IDEAL
A perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc., or a standard of excellence to aim at.
A subring closed under multiplication by its containing ring.
(lattice theory) A non-empty lower set (of a partially ordered set) which is closed under binary suprema (a.k.a. joins).
Optimal; being the best possibility.
Perfect, flawless, having no defects.
Pertaining to ideas, or to a given idea.
Word Details
Is IDEAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, IDEAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: IDEAL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for IDEAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | d | e | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in IDEAL
44 words from the letters in IDEAL
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use IDEAL in Word Games
IDEAL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, IDEAL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble IDEAL to find 44 additional valid words.