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01 Word definition

formal

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is FORMAL a word?

Yes. FORMAL is a 6-letter noun. a lavish dance requiring formal attire Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell FORMAL?

F-O-R-M-A-L

FORMAL contains 6 letters, begins with F, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a lavish dance requiring formal attire

2noun

  1. a gown for evening wear

Synonyms
balldinner dressdinner gownevening gown
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends13points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is FORMAL spelled?

F1O2R3M4A5L6
Starts withFORFirst 3 letters
Ends withMALLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with FOR →Words ending in MAL →Words made from FORMAL →Words with A →Words with F →Words with L →Words with M →

03 Word-game status

Can you play FORMAL?

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About FORMAL.

How do you spell FORMAL?

FORMAL is spelled F-O-R-M-A-L. It contains 6 letters.