Dial
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To call a phone number or to turn a control knob.
“Please dial 911 if there's an emergency.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈdaɪəɫ/
Syllables
di·al
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Contains D, I, A, L - communication-related word.
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Worth 5 points, good for connecting words.
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