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ALTERNATE

9 letters · 3 syllables

A 1/1
L 1/2
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of ALTERNATE

ALTERNATE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is ALTERNATE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: ALTERNATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ALTERNATE

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

Letter alternate Total
Scrabble 111111111 9
WWF 121112111 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALTERNATE

100 words from the letters in ALTERNATE

How to Use ALTERNATE in Word Games

ALTERNATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About ALTERNATE

What does ALTERNATE mean?
ALTERNATE is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is ALTERNATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALTERNATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALTERNATE worth in Scrabble?
ALTERNATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ALTERNATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ALTERNATE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.