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LOCALS

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

L 1/2
O 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of LOCALS

noun

A person who lives near a given place.

"It's easy to tell the locals from the tourists."

noun

A branch of a nationwide organization such as a trade union.

"I'm in the TWU, too. Local 6."

noun

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."

noun

An anesthetic (anesthetic substance) that causes loss of sensation only to the area to which it is applied.

Synonyms of LOCALS

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of LOCALS

Words with opposite meaning

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

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is LOCALS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

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 locals Total
Scrabble 113111 8
WWF 214121 11

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About LOCALS

What does LOCALS mean?
LOCALS is a noun. A person who lives near a given place.
Is LOCALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LOCALS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LOCALS worth in Scrabble?
LOCALS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from LOCALS?
You can make 43 words from the letters in LOCALS. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of LOCALS?
Synonyms of LOCALS include: stopper. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.