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VIRAL

/ˈvaɪɹəl/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective

V 4/5
I 1/1
R 1/1
A 1/1
L 1/2

Definition of VIRAL

noun

A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes.

adjective

Of or relating to a biological virus.

"viral DNA"

adjective

Caused by a virus.

"viral infection"

adjective

Of the nature of an informatic virus; able to spread copies of itself to other computers.

Examples of VIRAL in a Sentence

  • "viral DNA"
  • "viral infection"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is VIRAL a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: VIRAL uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for VIRAL

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

Letter viral Total
Scrabble 41111 8
WWF 51112 10

Anagrams of VIRAL

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use VIRAL in Word Games

VIRAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, VIRAL is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble VIRAL to find 28 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About VIRAL

What does VIRAL mean?
VIRAL is a noun. A video, image or text spread by "word of mouth" on the internet or by e-mail for humorous, political or marketing purposes.
Is VIRAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, VIRAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is VIRAL worth in Scrabble?
VIRAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from VIRAL?
You can make 28 words from the letters in VIRAL. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of VIRAL?
The anagrams of VIRAL (words using the exact same letters) are: RIVAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.