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OPTICAL

/ˈɒptɪkəl/

7 letters · 3 syllables · adjective

O 1/1
P 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of OPTICAL

adjective

Of, or relating to sight; visual.

"Strabismus is an optical defect."

adjective

Designed to assist or enhance sight

"A microscope is an optical instrument."

adjective

Of, or relating to optics.

"Refraction is an optical effect."

Examples of OPTICAL in a Sentence

  • "Strabismus is an optical defect."
  • "A microscope is an optical instrument."
  • "Refraction is an optical effect."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is OPTICAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of OPTICAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for OPTICAL

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter optical Total
Scrabble 1311311 11
WWF 1411412 14

Anagrams of OPTICAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OPTICAL

100 words from the letters in OPTICAL

How to Use OPTICAL in Word Games

OPTICAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since OPTICAL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About OPTICAL

What does OPTICAL mean?
OPTICAL is a adjective. Of, or relating to sight; visual.
Is OPTICAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OPTICAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OPTICAL worth in Scrabble?
OPTICAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from OPTICAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OPTICAL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of OPTICAL?
The anagrams of OPTICAL (words using the exact same letters) are: CAPITOL, COALPIT, TOPICAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.