LOCAL
/ˈləʊkl̩/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective, adverb
Definition of LOCAL
A person who lives near a given place.
"It's easy to tell the locals from the tourists."
A branch of a nationwide organization such as a trade union.
"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.
"The expresses skipped my station, so I had to take a local."
From or in a nearby location.
"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.
In the local area; within a city, state, country, etc.
"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.
Examples of LOCAL in a Sentence
- "It's easy to tell the locals from the tourists."
- "I'm in the TWU, too. Local 6."
- "The expresses skipped my station, so I had to take a local."
- "We prefer local produce."
Word Details
Is LOCAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOCAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LOCAL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LOCAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | c | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOCAL
14 words from the letters in LOCAL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LOCAL in Word Games
LOCAL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, LOCAL 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 LOCAL to find 14 additional valid words.