How many points is ALDER worth in Scrabble?

ALDER is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALDER?

ALDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALDER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

6 pts

ALDER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. ALDER means "a shrub or small tree".

/ˈɑldɚ/

Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a shrub or small tree

In a sentence: "The alder is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ALDER. It scores 6 points.

Add one letter before ALDER. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ALDER, without blank tiles.

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Is ALDER a Scrabble word?: ALDER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does ALDER mean?: a shrub or small tree
How do you use ALDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The alder is noted."
How many points is ALDER worth in Scrabble?: ALDER is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALDER?: ALDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALDER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALDER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.