NATIONAL
/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of NATIONAL
A subject of a nation.
"The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."
(usually in the plural) A tournament in which participants from all over the nation compete.
"After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals."
Of or having to do with a nation.
(by extension) Of or having to do with a country (sovereign state).
"Import tariffs were raised for the national interest."
Examples of NATIONAL in a Sentence
- "The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."
- "After winning the regional tournament, the team advanced to the nationals."
- "Import tariffs were raised for the national interest."
Word Details
Is NATIONAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NATIONAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NATIONAL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NATIONAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | a | t | i | o | n | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NATIONAL
100 words from the letters in NATIONAL
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How to Use NATIONAL in Word Games
NATIONAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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