What does SPECIAL mean?

Pronunciation
/ˈspɛʃəl/
Letters
7
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
14
How common
Very common

Meaning

adjective

  1. unique or specific to a person or thing or category“the particular demands of the job”
  2. for a special service or occasion“a special correspondent”
  3. surpassing what is common or usual or expected“he paid especial attention to her”
  4. adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose“a special kind of paint”
  5. having a specific function or scope“a special (or specific) role in the mission”
  6. first and most important“his special interest is music”
  7. added to a regular schedule“a special holiday flight”

noun

  1. a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising“they are having a special on pork chops”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

specials12specialer13specialest14

Anagrams of SPECIAL

plaices11

Words inside SPECIAL

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

places10place9 scale7 space9 cape8 case6 clip8 epic8 lies4lips6pace8 sale4 seal4 slip6 cap7 ice5 las3lie3 pic7 pie5 sea3 sec5 ai2 al2as2 el2 is2la2 li2 pa4

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Questions

Is SPECIAL a valid word in word games?

SPECIAL 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 SPECIAL worth?

SPECIAL is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 14 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SPECIAL?

174 other words, including IS, AS, PLACE and CASE.