Dictionary
Alkyl
a 1l 1k 5y 4l 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 5 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does alkyl mean?
noun
any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
Synonymsalkyl groupalkyl radical
Is ALKYL a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
How many points is ALKYL worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
15 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ALKYL
Hooks for ALKYL
Add one letter to the front or back of ALKYL to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Alkyl: quick answers
Is ALKYL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ALKYL is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ALKYL worth?
ALKYL scores 12 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 15 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does alkyl mean?
As a noun, alkyl means “any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons”.
What words can you make with the letters in ALKYL?
You can make 13 shorter words from ALKYL, such as ALKY, LAKY, KAY, YAK. See the full list.