SOUTHERN
/ˈsʌðɚn/
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of SOUTHERN
Someone from one of the states which seceded in 1861 and briefly formed the Confederate States of America, or, more broadly, from some neighboring states as well (but excluding geographically-southerly states like Arizona); compare the South.
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.
Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.
"The southern climate."
Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.
A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.
Antonyms of SOUTHERN
Words with opposite meaning
Examples of SOUTHERN in a Sentence
- "The southern climate."
Word Details
Is SOUTHERN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SOUTHERN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SOUTHERN uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SOUTHERN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | o | u | t | h | e | r | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SOUTHERN
100 words from the letters in SOUTHERN
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How to Use SOUTHERN in Word Games
SOUTHERN is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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