Residential

11 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Relating to or designed for people to live in rather than for commercial or industrial purposes. It describes areas or properties used as homes.

“The residential neighbourhood was quiet and family-friendly.”

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Contains three I's and two E's; -IAL suffix ending

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Worth 14 points; good length word for potential bonus squares

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