1noun
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
01 Word definition
literal
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is LITERAL a word?
Yes. LITERAL is a 7-letter noun. a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-I-T-E-R-A-LHow do you spell LITERAL?
LITERAL contains 7 letters, begins with L, and ends with L.
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2adjective
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
“her actual motive”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗misprinterratumtypographical errortypoliteral erroractualgenuinereal
02 Letter breakdown
How is LITERAL spelled?
L1I2T3E4R5A6L7
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 7 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 LITERAL.
How do you spell LITERAL?
LITERAL is spelled L-I-T-E-R-A-L. It contains 7 letters.