signal: meaning and words from its letters
6 letters · 7 letter points · starts with S · ends with L
Meaning of signal
noun
A sequence of states representing an encoded message in a communication channel.
Any variation of a quantity or change in an entity over time that conveys information upon detection.
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
An on-off light, semaphore, or other device used to give an indication to another person.
Listed forms: signals, signall.
Source: Wiktionary — signal.
verb
- ambitransitive
To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.
Example: I signalled my acquiescence with a nod.
- transitive
To communicate with (a person or system) by a signal.
Example: Seeing the flames, he ran to the control room and signalled headquarters.
Listed forms: signals, signaling, signalling, signaled, signalled, signall.
Source: Wiktionary — signal.
adj
- not-comparable
Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Example: a signal exploit; a signal success; a signal act of benevolence
Listed forms: signall.
Source: Wiktionary — signal.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for signal.
noun
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
verb
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
verb
be a signal for or a symptom of
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
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Letter-value score of signal
S(1) + I(1) + G(2) + N(1) + A(1) + L(1) = 7 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of signal
4 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from signal
58 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in signal. Showing up to 24, longest first.