How many points is ALLIES worth in Scrabble?

ALLIES is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALLIES?

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

Can you add a letter to ALLIES?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALLIES, DALLIES, GALLIES, PALLIES, RALLIES, SALLIES, TALLIES, WALLIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ALLIES

6 pts

ALLIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. ALLIES is a verb form of ally. ALLY means "unite or be united, esp formally, as by treaty, confederation, or marriage".

Meaning & examples

noun

A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots or buildings.
Example: The parking lot to my friend's apartment building is in the alley.
The area between the outfielders.
Example: He hit one deep into the alley.
An establishment where bowling is played.

Synonyms: alleyway, bowling alley, gap, lane

noun

A glass marble or taw.

noun

A person, group, or state (etc) which is associated with another for a common cause; one united to another by treaty or common purpose; a confederate.
Example: the two countries were allies in WWI
A person, group, concept (etc) which is associated with another as a helper; a supporter; an auxiliary.
Anything akin to something else by structure, etc.

verb

To unite, or form a connection between, as between families by marriage, or between princes and states by treaty, league, or confederacy.
To connect or form a relation between by similitude, resemblance, friendship, or love.

Synonyms: make common cause

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ALLIES is a verb form of ally. ALLY means "unite or be united, esp formally, as by treaty, confederation, or marriage".

In a sentence: "They allies."

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Letter Values

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ALLIES Scrabble FAQ

Is ALLIES a Scrabble word?: ALLIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does ALLIES mean?: ALLIES is a verb form of ally. ALLY means "unite or be united, esp formally, as by treaty, confederation, or marriage".
How do you use ALLIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They allies."
How many points is ALLIES worth in Scrabble?: ALLIES is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALLIES?: ALLIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALLIES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BALLIES, DALLIES, GALLIES, PALLIES, RALLIES, SALLIES, TALLIES, WALLIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.