Loading word page…
Updated June 2026
A gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instructions.
“The traffic signal turned red just as we approached.”
/ˈsɪɡnəl/
sig·nal
Contains repeated letters, good for testing G and N.
Worth 7 points, straightforward common word.
Shorter words formed from the letters in “signal”.
7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “signal”.
Look up signal in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!