What does DIAL mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪəl/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
5
Words With Friends score
6
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

noun

  1. the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
  2. the control on a radio or television set that is used for tuning
  3. the circular graduated indicator on various measuring instruments
  4. a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called

verb

  1. operate a dial to select a telephone number“You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial”
  2. choose by means of a dial“dial a telephone number”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

dials6dialed8dialing9dialled9dialling10

Anagrams of DIAL

laid5

Words inside DIAL

11 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

aid4 ail3dal4lad4 lid4 ad3 ai2 al2id3 la2 li2

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Anagrams of DIAL

Word lists

Questions

Is DIAL a valid word in word games?

DIAL is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is DIAL worth?

DIAL is worth 5 points with Scrabble letter values and 6 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DIAL?

11 other words, including AL, LA, AD and AID.