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ALEWIFE

13 pts

ALEWIFE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. ALEWIFE means "a marine fish".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a marine fish

In a sentence: "The alewife is noted."

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

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

Letter Values

A1
L1
E1
W4
I1
F4
E1
= 13

ALEWIFE Scrabble FAQ

Is ALEWIFE a Scrabble word?
ALEWIFE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does ALEWIFE mean?
a marine fish
How do you use ALEWIFE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The alewife is noted."
How many points is ALEWIFE worth in Scrabble?
ALEWIFE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALEWIFE?
ALEWIFE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALEWIFE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes KALEWIFE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.