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ALIMONY

/ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/

7 letters · 4 syllables · noun

A 1/1
L 1/2
I 1/1
M 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
Y 4/3

Definition of ALIMONY

noun

A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.

noun

The means to support life.

Synonyms of ALIMONY

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Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
4
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
14
points

Is ALIMONY a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ALIMONY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of ALIMONY earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for ALIMONY

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter alimony Total
Scrabble 1113114 12
WWF 1214123 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALIMONY

100 words from the letters in ALIMONY

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How to Use ALIMONY in Word Games

ALIMONY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since ALIMONY uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ALIMONY to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ALIMONY

What does ALIMONY mean?
ALIMONY is a noun. A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.
Is ALIMONY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALIMONY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALIMONY worth in Scrabble?
ALIMONY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ALIMONY?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ALIMONY. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of ALIMONY?
Synonyms of ALIMONY include: maintenance. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.