GALANGAL
/ɡəˈlæŋɡəl/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
G
2/3
A
1/1
L
1/2
A
1/1
N
1/2
G
2/3
A
1/1
L
1/2
Definition of GALANGAL
noun
Any of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
15
points
Is GALANGAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GALANGAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts
Words With Friends — 15 pts
Tip: GALANGAL uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GALANGAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | l | a | n | g | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GALANGAL
37 words from the letters in GALANGAL
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How to Use GALANGAL in Word Games
GALANGAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GALANGAL to find 37 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About GALANGAL
What does GALANGAL mean?
GALANGAL is a noun. Any of several east Asian plants of genera Alpinia and Kaempferia in the ginger family, used as a spice, but principally Alpinia galanga.
Is GALANGAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, GALANGAL is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is GALANGAL worth in Scrabble?
GALANGAL is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from GALANGAL?
You can make 37 words from the letters in GALANGAL. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of GALANGAL?
Synonyms of GALANGAL include: greater galangal, lesser galangal. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.