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ALERT

5 pts

ALERT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. ALERT means "ready for sudden action".

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ready for sudden action

In a sentence: "It is alert."

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Add one letter after ALERT. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

Letter Values

A1
L1
E1
R1
T1
= 5

ALERT Scrabble FAQ

Is ALERT a Scrabble word?
ALERT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does ALERT mean?
ready for sudden action
How do you use ALERT in a sentence?
In a sentence: "It is alert."
How many points is ALERT worth in Scrabble?
ALERT is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALERT?
ALERT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALERT?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALERTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.