NOCTURNAL
/nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of NOCTURNAL
A person or creature that is active at night.
A device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars.
(of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
"nocturnal birds"
(of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.
"a suspicious nocturnal outing"
Examples of NOCTURNAL in a Sentence
- "nocturnal birds"
- "a suspicious nocturnal outing"
Word Details
Is NOCTURNAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NOCTURNAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: NOCTURNAL uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for NOCTURNAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | o | c | t | u | r | n | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NOCTURNAL
100 words from the letters in NOCTURNAL
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How to Use NOCTURNAL in Word Games
NOCTURNAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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