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ALE

3 pts

ALE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. ALE means "an alcoholic beverage".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

an alcoholic beverage

In a sentence: "The ale is noted."

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

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

Letter Values

A1
L1
E1
= 3

ALE Scrabble FAQ

Is ALE a Scrabble word?
ALE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
What does ALE mean?
an alcoholic beverage
How do you use ALE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The ale is noted."
How many points is ALE worth in Scrabble?
ALE is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALE?
ALE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALE, DALE, GALE, HALE, KALE, MALE, PALE, RALE, SALE, TALE, VALE, WALE, ALEC, ALEE, ALEF. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.