What does EQUAL mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈikwəl/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
14
Words With Friends score
16
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. be identical or equivalent to“One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!”
  2. be equal to in quality or ability“Nothing can rival cotton for durability”
  3. make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching“let's equalize the duties among all employees in this office”

noun

  1. a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

adjective

  1. having the same quantity, value, or measure as another“on equal terms”
  2. having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task“she had adequate training”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

equals15equaled17equaling18equalled18equalling19

Anagrams of EQUAL

quale14

Words inside EQUAL

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

ale3 eau3lea3leu3qua12ae2al2el2 la2

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Questions

Is EQUAL a valid word in word games?

EQUAL 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 EQUAL worth?

EQUAL is worth 14 points with Scrabble letter values and 16 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from EQUAL?

9 other words, including AL, LA, EL and ALE.