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/ˈlɛv.əl/adjective · noun · verb

Level can refer to a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality, a relative position or degree of value in a graded group, or a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process. As a verb, level can mean to tear down so as to make flat with the ground, direct into a position for use, or make level or straight.

19 meanings5 lettersScrabble 8

Length

5

Scrabble

8

WWF

11

Starts

LE

Ends

VEL

Difficulty

Medium

Dictionary

What Does “LEVEL” Mean?

/ˈlɛv.əl/

level has 19 documented senses across adjective, noun, verb.

Adjective

5 senses
1

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

a flat desk

acres of level farmland

a plane surface

skirts sewn with fine flat seams

Synonyms

2

not showing abrupt variations

spoke in a level voice

{'source': 'Louis Auchincloss', 'text': 'she gave him a level look'}

Synonyms

3

being on a precise horizontal plane

a billiard table must be level

4

oriented at right angles to the plumb

the picture is level

5

of the score in a contest

the score is tied

Synonyms

Noun

8 senses
1

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

a moderate grade of intelligence

a high level of care is required

it is all a matter of degree

Synonyms

2

a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

lumber of the highest grade

Synonyms

3

a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

a remarkable degree of frankness

at what stage are the social sciences?

4

height above ground

the water reached ankle level

the pictures were at the same level

5

indicator that establishes the horizontal when a bubble is centered in a tube of liquid

6

a flat surface at right angles to a plumb line

park the car on the level

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7

an abstract place usually conceived as having depth

a good actor communicates on several levels

a simile has at least two layers of meaning

the mind functions on many strata simultaneously

Synonyms

8

a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale

what level is the office on?

Verb

6 senses
1

aim at

level criticism or charges at somebody

2

tear down so as to make flat with the ground

The building was levelled

3

make level or straight

level the ground

Synonyms

4

direct into a position for use

point a gun

He charged his weapon at me

Synonyms

5

talk frankly with; lay it on the line

I have to level with you

6

become level or even

The ground levelled off

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

5

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Word Intelligence

Explore the word level with its definition, score, letter pattern, and useful word game details.

Definition

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

Length

5 letters

Starts With

L

Ends With

L

Vowels

2

Consonants

3

Letters

L, E, V, E, L

Use Case

Useful for Scrabble, Wordle, crosswords, anagrams, and other word games.

Letter Breakdown

l
e
v
e
l

Word Facts

Key letter, score, and pattern facts for level.

LEVEL is a 5-letter word.
It has a Scrabble score of 8.
It starts with L and ends with L.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel share is about 40%.
It has 2 repeated letters.
It is a palindrome.
Letter pattern: ABCBA.
Vowel/consonant pattern: CVCVC.

Word Strategy

Strategy notes for using level in Scrabble, Wordle-style games, crosswords, and anagram solving.

Scrabble Strategy

★★★☆☆

LEVEL has a Scrabble score of 8. It is useful for balancing a rack and building steady board position.

Wordle Strategy

★★★★☆

LEVEL is a five-letter word, so it can be considered in Wordle-style solving. It includes common vowel information that can help narrow guesses.

Crossword Strategy

★★★★☆

LEVEL can be useful in crossword solving because it has a clear starting letter, ending letter, and 5-letter structure.

Anagram Strategy

★★★☆☆

LEVEL contains repeated letters, which can make anagram solving more constrained but also easier to pattern-match.

Letter Intelligence

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Unique Letters

3

Repeated Letters

2

Highest Value Letter

V

Letter Pattern

ABCBA

CV Pattern

CVCVC

Vowel Share

40%

Consonant Share

60%

Bigrams

LE, EV, VE, EL

Trigrams

LEV, EVE, VEL

Crossword Intelligence

Crossword-style clues, crossing help, and pattern notes for level.

LEVEL is a 5-letter standard crossword entry.
It starts with L and ends with L, which helps narrow crossword crossings.
It contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants.
Its vowel/consonant pattern is CVCVC.
Crossword difficulty estimate: Medium.

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Word Usage Insights

Practical observations about how this word performs in different word games and puzzle situations.

This word contains 5 letters and is suitable for medium-length word games.
Its consonant/vowel pattern is CVCVC, making it relatively challenging to recognize.
With a Scrabble score of 8, it offers moderate scoring potential.
The word begins with L and ends with L, making it useful for solving pattern-based puzzles.
Some letters repeat, which can be useful when identifying anagrams.

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