ALOW
/əˈləʊ/
4 letters · 2 syllables · adverb, preposition, adjective
Definition of ALOW
Low down.
Towards the lower part of a vessel; towards the lower rigging or the decks.
Below.
Alight; ablaze
Word Details
Is ALOW a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALOW is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like ALOW are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for ALOW
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | o | w | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALOW
12 words from the letters in ALOW
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use ALOW in Word Games
ALOW is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: ALOW is only 4 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 ALOW to find 12 additional valid words.