Lineal
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or constituting a direct, unbroken line of descent passing from parent to child.
“The title passed to his lineal heir without dispute.”
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lin·e·al
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Wordle
Ends in -EAL, a vowel-heavy suffix shared with REPEAL and REVEAL, the L-I-N prefix is the distinguishing start
Scrabble
Worth only 6 points on common tiles, but LINEAL uses three vowels and clears them efficiently from your rack
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