LOCALS
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of LOCALS
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."
An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.
Examples of LOCALS 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."
Word Details
Is LOCALS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOCALS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: LOCALS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for LOCALS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | c | a | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOCALS
43 words from the letters in LOCALS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use LOCALS in Word Games
LOCALS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, LOCALS 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 LOCALS to find 43 additional valid words.