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NATIONAL

/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

N 1/2
A 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
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Definition of NATIONAL

noun

A subject of a nation.

"The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."

noun

(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."

adjective

Of or having to do with a nation.

adjective

(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

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is NATIONAL a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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 national Total
Scrabble 11111111 8
WWF 21111212 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NATIONAL

100 words from the letters in NATIONAL

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.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble NATIONAL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NATIONAL

What does NATIONAL mean?
NATIONAL is a noun. A subject of a nation.
Is NATIONAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NATIONAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NATIONAL worth in Scrabble?
NATIONAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from NATIONAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NATIONAL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.