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Alligator
a 1l 1l 1i 1g 2a 1t 1o 1r 1
About 4 syllables
noun · verb · 9 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does alligator mean?
noun
leather made from alligator's hide
either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
Synonymsgator
verb
crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes
Is ALLIGATOR 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) | No |
How many points is ALLIGATOR worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
14 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ALLIGATOR
Best shorter words top 30 of 225
galliot 8gorilla 8otalgia 8alogia 7argali 7galiot 7garial 7gloria 7gollar 7laogai 7latigo 7litoral 7rigoll 7tragal 7agila 6agita 6agora 6agria 6algal 6algor 6aortal 6argal 6argil 6argol 6argot 6arolla 6atrial 6gator 6glair 6glial 6
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Words that end like ALLIGATOR
Common words that share the ending -ATOR, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATOR Alligator: quick answers
Is ALLIGATOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ALLIGATOR is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is ALLIGATOR worth?
ALLIGATOR scores 10 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 14 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does alligator mean?
As a noun, alligator means “leather made from alligator's hide”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in ALLIGATOR?
You can make 225 shorter words from ALLIGATOR, such as GALLIOT, GORILLA, OTALGIA, ALOGIA. See the full list.