Dictionary
Alpha
a 1l 1p 3h 4a 1
About 2 syllables
noun · adjective · 5 letters · Very common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does alpha mean?
noun
the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
the beginning of a series or sequence
“the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end"--Revelations”
adjective
first in order of importance
“the alpha male in the group of chimpanzees”
early testing stage of a software or hardware product
“alpha version”
Is ALPHA 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 |
ALPHA is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is ALPHA worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
11 ptsWordfeud
11 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in ALPHA
Hooks for ALPHA
Add one letter to the front or back of ALPHA to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Alpha: quick answers
Is ALPHA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ALPHA 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 ALPHA worth?
ALPHA scores 10 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends, 11 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does alpha mean?
As a noun, alpha means “the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet”. It has 4 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in ALPHA?
You can make 18 shorter words from ALPHA, such as HAP, PAH, AAH, AHA. See the full list.