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ALTERNATES

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, verb

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Definition of ALTERNATES

noun

That which alternates with something else; vicissitude.

noun

A substitute; an alternative; one designated to take the place of another, if necessary, in performing some duty.

noun

A proportion derived from another proportion by interchanging the means.

verb

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

verb

To happen, succeed, or act by turns; to follow reciprocally in place or time; followed by with.

"The flood and ebb tides alternate with each other."

verb

To vary by turns.

"The land alternates between rocky hills and sandy plains."

Examples of ALTERNATES in a Sentence

  • "The flood and ebb tides alternate with each other."
  • "The land alternates between rocky hills and sandy plains."

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
12
points

Is ALTERNATES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: ALTERNATES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ALTERNATES

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

Letter alternates Total
Scrabble 1111111111 10
WWF 1211121111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALTERNATES

100 words from the letters in ALTERNATES

9-letter words

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8-letter words

arsenate 8/9 USUKWWF serenata 8/9 USUKWWF asternal 8/10 USUKWWF alternes 8/10 UK eternals 8/10 USUKWWF telerans 8/10 USUKWWF anteater 8/9 USUKWWF alterant 8/10 USUKWWF alternat 8/10 UK tarletan 8/10 USUKWWF atlantes 8/10 USUKWWF stearate 8/8 USUKWWF alertest 8/9 USUKWWF tartanes 8/9 UK entreats 8/9 USUKWWF ratteens 8/9 USUKWWF slattern 8/10 USUKWWF trentals 8/10 UK letterns 8/10 UK nettlers 8/10 USUKWWF

7-letter words

sealane 7/9 UK arsenal 7/9 USUKWWF leaners 7/9 USUKWWF laetare 7/8 UK alterne 7/9 UK enteral 7/9 USUKWWF eternal 7/9 USUKWWF teleran 7/9 USUKWWF sealant 7/9 USUKWWF elanets 7/9 UK lateens 7/9 USUKWWF leanest 7/9 USUKWWF aerates 7/7 USUKWWF tarseal 7/8 UK elaters 7/8 USUKWWF realest 7/8 USUKWWF relates 7/8 USUKWWF reslate 7/8 USUKWWF stealer 7/8 USUKWWF santera 7/8 UK earnest 7/8 USUKWWF eastern 7/8 USUKWWF nearest 7/8 USUKWWF antlers 7/9 USUKWWF rentals 7/9 USUKWWF saltern 7/9 USUKWWF sternal 7/9 USUKWWF nestler 7/9 USUKWWF relents 7/9 USUKWWF slenter 7/9 UK tetanal 7/9 USUKWWF tartane 7/8 UK entreat 7/8 USUKWWF ratteen 7/8 USUKWWF ternate 7/8 USUKWWF latrant 7/9 UK trental 7/9 UK lettern 7/9 UK nettler 7/9 USUKWWF saltate 7/8 UK neatest 7/8 USUKWWF saltant 7/9 USUKWWF latents 7/9 USUKWWF lattens 7/9 USUKWWF talents 7/9 USUKWWF nettles 7/9 USUKWWF telnets 7/9 UK estreat 7/7 USUKWWF restate 7/7 USUKWWF retaste 7/7 USUKWWF stratal 7/8 USUKWWF rattles 7/8 USUKWWF slatter 7/8 UK starlet 7/8 USUKWWF startle 7/8 USUKWWF tatlers 7/8 UK letters 7/8 USUKWWF lettres 7/8 UK settler 7/8 USUKWWF sterlet 7/8 USUKWWF trestle 7/8 USUKWWF rattans 7/8 USUKWWF tantras 7/8 USUKWWF tartans 7/8 USUKWWF natters 7/8 USUKWWF rattens 7/8 USUKWWF netters 7/8 USUKWWF tenters 7/8 USUKWWF

6-letter words

leaner 6/8 USUKWWF aneles 6/8 USUKWWF larees 6/7 USUKWWF leaser 6/7 USUKWWF reales 6/7 USUKWWF resale 6/7 USUKWWF reseal 6/7 USUKWWF

How to Use ALTERNATES in Word Games

ALTERNATES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ALTERNATES

What does ALTERNATES mean?
ALTERNATES is a noun. That which alternates with something else; vicissitude.
Is ALTERNATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ALTERNATES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ALTERNATES worth in Scrabble?
ALTERNATES is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ALTERNATES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ALTERNATES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.