01 Word definition

lineal

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is LINEAL a word?

Yes. LINEAL is a 6-letter adjective. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LINEAL?

L-I-N-E-A-L

LINEAL contains 6 letters, begins with L, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child

    “lineal ancestors”
Synonyms
direct
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends9points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LINEAL spelled?

L1I2N3E4A5L6
Starts withLINFirst 3 letters
Ends withEALLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats L
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About LINEAL.

How do you spell LINEAL?

LINEAL is spelled L-I-N-E-A-L. It contains 6 letters.