How many points is ALIMONY worth in Scrabble?

ALIMONY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALIMONY?

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

Can you add a letter to ALIMONY?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PALIMONY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

ALIMONY

12 pts

ALIMONY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ALIMONY means "allowance paid under a court order to a separated or divorced spouse".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/

Pronunciation: /ˈæ.lɪ.moʊ.ni/

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noun

A court-mandated allowance made to a former spouse by a divorced or legally separated person.
The means to support life.

Synonyms: maintenance

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

allowance paid under a court order to a separated or divorced spouse

In a sentence: "The alimony is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ALIMONY. It scores 12 points.

Front hooks

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

PALIMONY15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

ALIMONY Scrabble FAQ

Is ALIMONY a Scrabble word?: ALIMONY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ALIMONY mean?: allowance paid under a court order to a separated or divorced spouse
How do you use ALIMONY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The alimony is noted."
How many points is ALIMONY worth in Scrabble?: ALIMONY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALIMONY?: ALIMONY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALIMONY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PALIMONY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.