How many points is ALONG worth in Scrabble?

ALONG is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALONG?

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

Can you add a letter to ALONG?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ALONG

6 pts

ALONG is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. ALONG is a adverb form of onward. ONWARD means "toward a point ahead or in front".

Meaning & examples

/əˈlɑŋ/

adverb

In company; together.
Example: John played the piano and everyone sang along.
Onward, forward, with progressive action.
Example: Don't stop here. Just move along.

Synonyms: alongst

preposition

By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.

Synonyms: alongst, endlong

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ALONG is a adverb form of onward. ONWARD means "toward a point ahead or in front".

In a sentence: "They did it along."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ONWARD10 pts

Front hooks

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

KALONG11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

ALONG Scrabble FAQ

Is ALONG a Scrabble word?: ALONG is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does ALONG mean?: ALONG is a adverb form of onward. ONWARD means "toward a point ahead or in front".
How do you use ALONG in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it along."
How many points is ALONG worth in Scrabble?: ALONG is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALONG?: ALONG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALONG?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes KALONG. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.