ALA
3 letters · 2 syllables · noun, preposition
Definition of ALA
A wing or winglike structure.
A winglike anatomical process or part, especially of bone.
The flattened border of some stems, fruits, and seeds, or one of the two side petals of certain flowers in the pea family.
In the style or manner of.
Word Details
Is ALA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ALA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ALA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALA
5 words from the letters in ALA
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use ALA in Word Games
ALA is worth 3 points in Scrabble and 4 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ALA is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALA to find 5 additional valid words.