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SPECIAL

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb, adjective

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Definition of SPECIAL

noun

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

"We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving."

noun

One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.

"Today's special is our tuna melt on rye."

noun

Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.

"Did you see the Christmas special?"

verb

(nursing) To supervise a patient one-on-one.

adjective

Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

"a special episode of a television series"

adjective

Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.

"Everyone is special to someone."

adjective

Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.

"He goes to a special school."

Antonyms of SPECIAL

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of SPECIAL in a Sentence

  • "We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving."
  • "Today's special is our tuna melt on rye."
  • "Did you see the Christmas special?"
  • "a special episode of a television series"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is SPECIAL a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SPECIAL 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 SPECIAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for SPECIAL

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

Letter special Total
Scrabble 1313111 11
WWF 1414112 14

Anagrams of SPECIAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SPECIAL

100 words from the letters in SPECIAL

How to Use SPECIAL in Word Games

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

Bingo potential: Since SPECIAL 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 SPECIAL to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About SPECIAL

What does SPECIAL mean?
SPECIAL is a noun. A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
Is SPECIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SPECIAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SPECIAL worth in Scrabble?
SPECIAL is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from SPECIAL?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SPECIAL. 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 SPECIAL?
The anagrams of SPECIAL (words using the exact same letters) are: PLAICES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.